Everybody has different uses for different things, and our use for a .22 is usually shooting hundreds of little, tiny, grass eating rats every spring and summer, and of course bunnies. When you shoot 500 rounds at live targets in a day, you gots to keep the ammo flowing and you can't fugk around with jams, and nobody wants to miss due to the guns lack of ability. This is our solution.
That being said, Anschutz can be had for a pretty good price if buying used, but I think finding a 54 in that realm will take some patience. But nothing is better than a 54.
And I do love my 455, but the follow up ability of the 10/22, and flush fitting 10 rounders, make it difficult to leave home.
I have nothing but love for the 60, but that tube feed schit sucks when you are in a target rich environment. Marlin's and magazines don't go together IME.
Follow your heart,
Travis