Laffin' here.
Assuming that a balance of cost and performance is part and parcel; the 10/22 is where it starts and ends. Contrary to what many suggest, I've found small need for aftermarket replacement parts other than a trigger tune up. They do benefit from a full length bedding job, or so my sample of two suggests.
This...^^^
I've owned and/or used marlins, remingtons, and winchesters. The 10-22 is the clear winner. And, in my experience they are usually plenty accurate out of the box.
I actually prefer the bolt action rimfires but the various .22 autos are a lot of fun and generally quite reliable.
