terry, i was thinking of building my own bottom metal similar to a rigby 303 to get rid of the clip. i have a siamese slanted bottom metal for a rigby style 303 project similar to this rigby 303 & i was thinking of using it as a pattern & scaling it down for the 22hornet. i've been pricing the 799's & will probably get one within the next few weeks & gradually start working on it. i have too many other projects going on right now to go all out on it as soon as i get it
Sounds like a really neat idea! Notice how I tried to talk you out of the 22 Hornet? That's just my own prejudices coming though. HA! I need to watch myself. Yea, I could see what you're talking about in a nice little stalking rifle.
I certainly understand about too many irons in fire also. If I ever get all projects that I've started finished I'll have more than I'll ever need.
HA! I need to watch myself. Yea, I could see what you're talking about in a nice little stalking rifle. 
