Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Rimfires Must have 22?

If you like it, keep it. There's something to be said for being able to load up a couple of 25 round mags and blasting away.
I always wanted a 10/22, but bought an old long tube model 60 a few years ago instead. Not quite as versatile or upgradable, but it's alright.
I like the Browning also.

Some might want a precision bolt action, or just a bolt action trainer to mimic their big game rifle.

I like being able to shoot any kind of ammo, and still have relatively fast reload, if I could only have one. So for me, a tube fed S,L,LR in lever, pump, or auto(Speedmaster).

My "keeper", largely for sentimental reasons, but also because I think it's close to perfection as a classic lightweight and handy, easy to carry, walnut and steel small game/plinking/fun-to-use rifle, is a 39M with the straight "Texan" style stock and 20" lightweight barrel.

I still like an auto also, and think they make a better target rifle for shooting from a bench than a lever or a pump. So there's that added versatility on their side.