RE: Whats the Best .22 "HUNTING" rifle?
I have a Ruger 10/22 and a Savage 93R (which is essentially a Mark II in .17HMR). I used to own a Remington 597.
Out of the box, the Savage is the most accurate, hands down.
A 10/22 can be made more accurate, or you can purschase the K 10/22 T. Either way, you will be spending more money than the Savage.