Tyson,
If you're married, especially with children, get the Ruger 96/22 because;
Years ago I purchased a gorgeous Grade III Winchester 9422 and my young at the time daughter claimed it for herself. I went along with it being hers because I didn't look into the future. Yep, she married, moved off and took it with her.
I replaced it with a Browning BL22 which was promtly claimed by my wife. I get to oil it once in a while.
Replaced it with the rather homely Ruger 96/22 and low and behold it's still mine! Sure it's a bit ugly, a bit bulky compared to others and was very inexpensive, but man does it shoot.
Honestly, the Ruger is an underappreciated sleeper IMHO, shoots even the cheap ammo well and scratches and dings just don't matter.
