Ruger 10/22 is the best imo. The Marlin 60 is another decent choice, but I highly prefer the 10/22. The Marlin 60 is usually slightly more accurate straight out of the box, but the 10/22 can be modified to be much more accurate. The biggest thing that ruins the Marlin 60 for me is the scope rails for the .22 style rings that's built on. I don't know why they would build that on. Seems like they have a lot of problems on recent ones with them not being cut exactly straight and the scope rings wanting to slide on them. Infact, with ones I've seen this has been a common problem which is why I hate these bases. Since it's made on you can't change it. On the .22 it's drilled and tapped so you can put any scope base you want on it. The 10/22 also uses magazines which I prefer as you can quickly change them out, as well as get high capacity magazines for it which are fun to play around with. Plus you can get pretty much any other aftermarket accessory you want for the 10/22. IMO the 10/22 is just a great rifle.