OK, I have settled on a Marlin 880SS bolt .22 LR. I may pick up a 10/22 in the future, but I wanted to go with a bolt for some reason. Thanks for all the comments. How about ideas on a scope? $50-$150 at the high end. Probably like to be around $75-$100. A Leupold VX-I is a possibility, how about others?? I am thinking 2X-7X. Comments? I am wondering if a 3X-9X is too much mag on the low end. Do you really need the 9X? Thanks for your ideas, I had some great ones on the rifle kwes-chun.

I havent heard great things about Redfield, Bushnell or Tasco, but want your opinions.