Now someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Ken from WFMBS allude to Green Mountain coming out with a quite a few more sporter weight barrels when the two 16.5" sporters came out a few monthes ago. Maybe SS, and maybe even a sporter weight that is fluted. It may pay to be patient awhile.
But if you must, here are some more ideas.
I am not a fan of muzzle weighted barrels, but being a Volq. I would bet it's a shooter. You may also want to ask Ken about the Green Mountain part #901541, it's a SS muzzle weighted or Running Boar barrel as they refer to it.
If money is tight they also have listed on Ken's sight, WhiteFace Mountain Barrel Supply,
http://www.riflebarrelsupply.com/gm10-22.htm, an 18" non fluted SS barrel for 89.95 shipped.
You could get that barrel, sell the Wally world sporter stock, and pick up a Hogue that is already cut for the .920 barrel, I think you could probably find one reasonable in our own for sale column here. Then as funds allow get a stock you like better. And still be ahead.
Also if you like the setup as it is, sending your barrel to Randy at CPC is an option.
But one thing for sure, Plinkers advice about getting a Volq. hammer, and a few bricks of HV 22 ammo and break it in according to the methods here on this forum, will let you know if it's a shooter right out of the box. And it very well might be.
Andy
Oh yeah, welcome to the club, it's a ball from here on out. And you are at the right place.
