excellent advice Maine. That being said, the 10/22 is a dandy 22. And the aftermarket parts out there are almost endless. I had a stock one that could shoot 1/2" 50 yard groups all day long. The Henry on the other hand is also a neat rifle. And the actions on the ones I've tried were as slick as snot on a door knob. (now that's slick). There are a few others too - the Browning lever gun is good too, as is the Winchester. Bolt actions, the sky's the limit depending on how much you want to spend. But Savage and Marlin make good ones.