I didn't think a barrel could be returned?
It's a 8 twist barrel
NO,. not returned,.. Have, the Barrel's outside diameter, "Turned Down" on, a Lathe to a Lighter Weight,. like a number 4 or # 5 Contour and, a .675 to .710 Dia Muzzle to make you, a 8.5 to 9.5 pound, "Walking around" Yote / Antelope, rifle and as long as, the Barrel is Kept "Cool" on the Lathe ( with Coolant ) , it should still, shoot Fine !
Might look to have barrel length Shortened to, 24 to 26 inches or so, if wanting, shorter ??
Both CBI or LRI can do this,.. "Work", me thinks and NOW'S, the Time to Do it !
I love my 6 XC and would always like to, have One around ( mine weighs exactly, 10 pounds Braked, 9.5 without @ 24inches, .707 Dia Muz ).
Check with gunsmith about, shortening and Threading muzzle for, a Brake, as Brakes make shooting, the "Heavier" 95 to 110 grain Bullets, Sweet !
At 300 shots thru your Barrel it, is barely "Broke in" and you should get, about 1,500 to 2,000 more shots out of, it,.. if you avoid the Hotter burning Powders and keep, Barrel,.. "Cool" when shooting. Good Luck,.. You,.. "Got This" !