I dont think there is a "best" when it comes to 22s. Here's why...
My favorite is a Win 62A pump action that I learned to shoot with, my dad bought it for my mom in 1948, its mine now and will be handed down again.
Next comes my Win 94/22 lever action. I bought one of these for me and each of my sons when they were in 8th grade
Then comes my Ruger 77/22 with Leupold 4x scope, tack driver.
Then, in pistols comes my Colt Woodsman. Huntsman, Ruger Mark 4
Ok....enough


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