I am in the process of working with Karl from Kampfield on a 18in 7saum build. I am not "anti-carbon" but I like the more traditional look of steel barrels. Can you post some pics of your 18-20 in steel barrel builds?
Savage 10 with Xcaliber 18" 6mm Creedmoor it's still a little unfinished. I'd like to dip/paint the stock and add a cheek rest. Bottom photo is right after assembly. Top two are after getting barreled action back from Cerakote.
18" M700 .308 Win. I just chopped the factory barrel on this one put it in the Greyboe stock and hunted it.