I have a take off barrel for a Howa 1500 in 223. I purchased the rifle as a donor to build a 20 Practical on. Before I pulled the barrel I threw a scope on it and with some random hand loads it shot 1/2-5/8 groups @ 100 yards. The barrel is a heavy varmint profile and measures 24" in length and is .820 at the muzzle. $125 shipped