If you want an off-the-shelf rifle almost guaranteed to be a great shooter you could pick up a CZ527 in 22H. I've got one, the American version, in 22 Hornet and it is a fantastic little rifle. Supremely accurate, fantastic set trigger, compact size for easy carrying in the field, etc. No gunsmithing required!
I might just go this way. For about the same money, without having to do an extra $200 for barrel work.
Agree. I hand reamed to K-Hornet with rented tool. Worked out well. The new CZ bolt handle allows lower scope mounting, which has been a challenge with these guns.
Here's a link to that project and a lot of .22 Hornet, K-Hornet info.
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/11390994/1Photobucket sucks and this was before my swap to IMGUR. So, I'll post a couple of photos.
The lowest mount was with this rail and low Weaver rings. I thinned the mag spring per instructions from James Calhoon. Works better.
Google James Calhoon. He's THE guru on these guns and a great guy to talk to.
DF