Well, as you can see, it's a polarizing topic. I respect BPs opinion and we tend to agree on most things, but this we do not. This is probably the best thread I've read on the topic. http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubb...1562996&page=1
Read the whole thread and Gale McMillan's opinion on the matter. I lean towards Lowlight's posts and the opinion of the gunsmith from Tac Ops in the thread.

I doubt anyone would contest that there rough machining in most new factory barrels. I think it's just what to do about it that people start to differ.