I would look at the ruger american based your your list. I have 2 77/22's, a LR and WMR and love them, but they dont have open sights. The American model has them and flush fit 10 round mags, which is a huge plus for me. I personally dont care for the savage or marlin due to the sharp edges on the mags that stick out to far, and also dig into my back when shouldered with a sling. Now the tube feed Marlin would be one to check out also, if you can find one. I had one a foolishly sold it to get a savage that I ended up selling because of the magazine. The Ruger American seems to be the way to go on newer models to fit your bill, and they also offer a compact model.


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