ORIGINAL: A10A

I've owned the Ruger, Marlin and Remington. A 10/22 is a fun gun and a great plinker. With some of the mods stated on this thread, it can be made to shoot as accurately as any .22 available. The Marlin is a little less open to customization, but tends to shoot better out of the box and normally doesn't need as much tinkering. The 597 I owned shot 5" groups. At the muzzle. Someone stated the 597 would make a good table leg or anchor. I think that gives the 597 entirely too much credit.