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Jim Watson · May 17, 2010, 10:46 AM

What are you talking about with this full auto stuff, Scorch?

I am sure the M2 in the OP is a 1922 M2 bolt action rifle resembling a 1903 Springfield.

Has the rifle been converted to .22 Short by replacing the barrel with one having a 20" or 24" rifling twist meant for the 29 grain bullet or has the original barrel been set back and rechambered for Shorts, retaining the 16" twist?

At this late date, I don't think there is much way of knowing whether Ackley did all the work or if a local gunsmith modified the stock and sent out the barrelled action for conversion to Shorts.

May 17, 2010, 10:46 AM	#5
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	What are you talking about with this full auto stuff, Scorch? I am sure the M2 in the OP is a 1922 M2 bolt action rifle resembling a 1903 Springfield. Has the rifle been converted to .22 Short by replacing the barrel with one having a 20" or 24" rifling twist meant for the 29 grain bullet or has the original barrel been set back and rechambered for Shorts, retaining the 16" twist? At this late date, I don't think there is much way of knowing whether Ackley did all the work or if a local gunsmith modified the stock and sent out the barrelled action for conversion to Shorts.