The axiom you get what you pay for is true in the gun world just as it is everywhere. My vote would be the 10/22 for several reasons. It is a long time proven platform, it has more than acceptable accuracy out of the box, and it is the single most supported 22 rifle in terms of aftermarket improvements that can be made over time.
If you do decide on a bolt gun it would be hard to improve on a Savage without spending a lot more money.
The axiom you get what you pay for is true in the gun world just as it is everywhere. My vote would be the 10/22 for several reasons. It is a long time proven platform, it has more than acceptable accuracy out of the box, and it is the single most supported 22 rifle in terms of aftermarket improvements that can be made over time.
If you do decide on a bolt gun it would be hard to improve on a Savage without spending a lot more money.
S&W 15/22 gets my vote for best semi auto.
S&W 15/22 gets my vote for best semi auto.
Another vote for the 10/22. I've built several of these little Ruger rifles for Appleseed Events. You can go basic or you can get all kinds of after market goodies. They just flat perform. A 400 round weekend? No big deal.
My only complaint is that Ruger's quality in regards to fit and finish isn't what it used to be.
If I could only have one, it would be an older Marlin 39a.