I have a Ruger 10-22 stainless and a Marlin Model 60 stainless, of the two I prefer the Marlin for small game. The 15 shot tube mag is a nice advantage over the 10 shot, and frankly I've never liked those rotary mags that Ruger uses. The Marlin will pop Daisy Shatterblast discs repeatedly with ease from 60 yards out, is very light, and jamming has never been an issue with it. Mine was $90 on clearance at Wal-Mart, it's normal price was $140.