RE: Good 22. rifles
I say get what fits you best. We' re not talking a custom rifle here. Most .22 caliber rifles will serve you just fine for what you can use them for. The Ruger 10/22 is easy to get aftermarket parts for. But why would you want a 300.00 .22 ?(after adding a few accesories) If you just want something to " look cool" . If you want an expensive, custom and very accurate 22 then buy a Kimber or a Cooper. And there is nothing wrong with the Marlins, they are not the largest gun maker in America for nothing. They sell more 22' s than most of the others combined.