He said he might be able to get mine back in 2 months didnt give me a definite yes on it, the reason being my barrel is only 19.5-20 in. long and he said it would be a quick job in between longer barrels which take 2-3 times as long to do...he wouldnt be quiete as far behind but he hasnt had very little help this year as his grandson has been unable to help him and the guy who was helping him fulltime can now only work a few hrs in the evening..Im pretty sure his intention is not to piss people off but to make use of the limited time he has to get alot of work done.. if it takes me 2 yrs to get my barrel back so be it, its paid for and all it was doing was being a pain in my rear trying to keep it from rusting anymore..