I first called H&R and made shure the barrel is in stock and available. Sent out the receiver the next day, in a post office small priority box. That was August 26, H&R received it on the 28th. Received the gun back Sept. 16th. 3 weeks, not bad ! Go for it, you'll love the 20ga. Ultra slug barrel. Shot my buck monday morning, a nice 6pt. 160lbs. dressed. It was an easy 35yrd. shot, the Remington Acutip went easly through and right through the center of the heart.