If an action is worth 100-125 I don't feel so bad.
I didn't expect the 10/22 to match the Cooper, but I would think it would group 3" or better in near perfect conditions like I had yesterday with a preferred ammo.
I have considered looking for good used parts, a threaded factory barrel is one thought considering I may buy a rimfire suppressor next month.
I started looking for a 10/22 probably 4 years ago, I had my eye on the deluxe sporter but this was prior to the desire to buy a suppressor and when 139.00 carbines just disappeared. I thought the premimum for the nice walnut stock was too much so I grabbed this rifle thinking I would cerakote it and pick up a used DSP stock.
I ditched the barrel band and floated the barrel but as you all know, that didn't work. This trip I added a temporary pressure point but accuracy did not improve much, previously groups were closer to 8" at 100.
The barrel is clean, I can re-crown it and may bed the barrel as well before making a decision.
