I just HATE the way a 10/22 sits in your hand like a "beached whale"! (yes i have one) And, they don't always shoot great out of the box either...
I bought this Remington 582 the other day in near unfired condition, with a nice clear Bushnell scope for $175.00.
I'd much rather have it than any 10/22...
The 500 series Remingtons were some of the best rimfires ever made, and most shoot right with the best 22's ever made...
DM