i looked at one at the local walmart 189 used with a cheap scope. i went to walmart they had one for 125 not sure the brand. they had a real nice 10/22 with a stainless looking barrel though i do not think it was true stainless for 225 new

+1 on the comment about the Marlin model 60. I've had one ever since I was 14 years old. Great little plinker and very reasonably priced.

I just picked up a Marlin 925R from Ace Hardware for under $150.00. I put a 4X32 Bushnell scope on it ($35.00). It can consistently put 56 rds.(7rd.clip) of Remington Gold Bullets hollowpoints in a quarter sized target at 50 yds. Lots of key hole shots also. Just don't clean it too much. Has great accuracy out to 100 yds. Haven't shot it any further.

I'm a big CZ fan (got a 453), but with the $200 limit I'd go for either a Marlin or the 10/22 "IF" I was looking to upgrade the rifle later on.

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i had a marlin model 60 and a plastic part inside failed and it jambbed so i got rid of it. the 10/22 is great and a classic but the bolt doesnt hold open on the last shot if that matters to you. had a henry lever and it bent up rounds and didnt load smoothly. i dont think they have made the perfect 22 yet although i love my old stevens crackshot.

well I have a ruger 10/22 , gotta be about a all time classic .22 I think just about everyone has one and if the dont they have Marlin model 60 . I also have a Rossi pump "gallery gun" that is a blast to shoot .

ruger 10/22!!!!!!

I have a used Marlin 60 I would love to get 50 bucks for. Around here we call them "jammers".