Yep.
You actually need two rifles, a .22 LR and whatever else you prefer. The .22 is the schoolmaster of riflemen. Every important lesson can be learned with a .22 and at less expense for ammo, and with less distraction from noise and kick.
It has more drop. It has more drift. You can learn all about drop and drift without needing a very long target range upon which to shoot.
It's not just for beginners. Every good shot I know practices with the .22 now and then.
A .22 is also vastly useful afield.
And a folding stock. And a pistol grip.
As you like. Try this, a Ruger 10/22 in the Butler Creek folding stock, or the SR-22. When you have put 5,000 rounds through the .22 with
good technique, go shopping for a centerfire, for you'll know how to hit something.
P.S. The Rugers are as reliable as any .22 autoloaders I have seen, but be aware that the ammo itself is not 100% reliable; dud rounds in .22 LR are not uncommon and no rifle can overcome that. This board reports rather frequently on which ammo brands are up to snuff and which are lagging in quality control.
P.P.S. Once you get involved with this riflery stuff you may find yourself thinking a lot about minute matters like twist rates and minutes of angle and feet per second. It is addictive. I'm surprised there is not a warning label on the rifle: "Caution: Marksmanship Is Addictive."