this is some good news straight from customer service at H&R.
i sent back a .17 HMR today that had some problems and inquired about getting a new barrel, maybe a 25-06, or a 7mm-08, or a .223, i still can't make up my mind (i also shipped out a handi pardner receiver for a 28ga mod bbl !!) . but the lady said they are running three weeks for barrels now because things are slow right now. this is a nice change from the 6 weeks it usually takes.
not bad, so stock up on barrels now for the fall !
sg