The time has come (maybe)

[grayfox]

I am thinking now maybe the time has come for me to get a replacement barrel for my howa mini.
Sure the 20" barrel has been ok but it just doesn't shoot like I would like (alas another one I had earlier and sold, shot better), and this year maybe the budget is here to look at a replacement. Why not get a better barrel all around.
Here's what I'm looking for: 22", medium heavy barrel threaded for 5/8-24, 5-R style twist 1:8. I will fit it back into the mdt chassis I already have.
So it needs to be a "howage" style with the appropriate (M-thread I guess) barrel nut, and wrench/crow's foot, so I can put it on after I have my lgs pull the old barrel. I've got the gages and I like doing it.
From time to time guys have talked up their pac-nor, or xcaliber, or etc...
The possibilities today seem like preferred barrel blanks, pac-nor or mcgowen.
What recommendations would y'all have.
Like it to be a drop in once the mfr gets through with it and ships.
Waiting the more-less obligatory 12 weeks +/- is ok as I have plenty other shootin' lined up.
But, well, a little more barrel and a little more MV would suit me well I think.