RE: best .22 for the money
I mentioned the Marlin 980V. It is a bolt action rifle, and a great one at that. The bolts are usually a bit more expensive beacause they are usually more accurate them a semi, and because the bolt itself and the mechanics behind it are more pricey than what makes up a semi. Heres a link to the specs on the 980V. . .
If you do decide on this rifle, im sure you wont be dissapointed by it.
Chris