On Tuesday May 21 1996, David Peterson wrote to All:
DP> In summary, the heavy barrel conversion has resulted in a very
DP> accurate semi-automatic rifle, so much so that accuracy is more
DP> limited by my skill than by the capabilities of the rifle.  The
DP> balance has changed to a more muzzle heavy bias that hangs much
DP> more steadily in off-hand shooting situations (even in 30 mph
DP> gale winds!).  The Clark chamber allows any .22 Long Rifle
DP> ammunition to be used, unlike the Clymer supplied Bentz
DP> chamber being used on some other barrels.  These require more
DP> expensive match ammo, for whatever reason (I suspect that the
DP> Bentz reamer results in a slightly shorter throat, such that
DP> longer plinking grade bullets may not fully chamber.  Comments on
DP> this are welcome).  Would I do it again?  In a heartbeat!  Even
DP> with the disappointing trigger feel, this is still one heck of a
DP> rifle.
David, first a HUGE thanks for the detailed reporting of your 10/22 
conversion. This is a project that I've been considering for quite a while 
myself and you've just me the push to overcome my inertia.  The only thing 
that I've been considering is a different chamber/throat form as suggested by 
Ed Harris in an article several years ago.  Alas, that'll require the expense 
of a reamer and having someone with the right equipment and attitude to do 
the metal work.
Again, thanks for the well-written, detailed account!
Jim
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