There are bunches of factory sporter barrels sitting in closets from where the owner built a target gun. I would start looking for a take-off. Some years ago I bought a beater 10/22 for $100 and replaced the barrel with an Alumalite bull barrel and a Hogue stock. After doing a trigger job, the thing is very accurate and came in under budget.

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