If accuracy is important, avoid Rugers.
Totally disagree with this statement. Have and standard american in 22 magnum, and it's a tack driver. Dad uses it for everything except deer. I have an older marlin 25m that's is nice but not near as accurate as the ruger. Know of several others with the rugers and they are all just as accurate. As of with the 17 vs 22 mag I would take the 22 mag over the 17 anyday if just hunting with it.
