I got one of the original Weatherby XXII guns when I graduated from high school in '66. Very reliable and a good shooter and looks great, but if you want maximum accuracy with an auto, a properly tricked out 10/22 is tough to beat. Mine is a simple gun with Ruger receiver, Green Mountain 20" fluted SS barrel, Kidd trigger, Hogue stock and a Weaver 2x7 rimfire scope. Total weight is 7 lbs, 5 oz. Shoots great. Totally reliable.