RE: what is better for a first time .22 buyer?
I think you would be very happy with a Savage 22 mag. target gun. It's got the bull barrel, adjustable trigger, and is EXTREMELY accurate. I am not kidding, I get half dollar size patterns at 100 yards from a bench. And this is with a cheap Bushnell Banner 3 x 9 scope. I don't think you could go wrong with a bolt action, Savage, 22 mag with the bull barrel. I paid $200 for mine.