Hey dude for the money, you ain't gettin a better value or a better rifle. No way! I have a Ruger 10/22, but the only reason is that I'm going to start into Appleseed again and I upgraded from a Stevens Model 62, because in Appleseed events you do better with a more conventional Magazine than a tube. But that's the only reason. The model 60 is a better value bargain and it is all around just as good a rifle. However, another plus for the 10/22, there are so may aftermarket parts to add on that you can really customize it. But it costs about $50 more and then to upgrade it can cost you up to over $100 more.
For example, the factory 10/22 has a really crappy bolt release that makes you have to go through all kinds of contortions to operate. If you want to put an aftermarket upgraded bolt release in, the part costs you about $15-$17. Also, the stock 10/22 trigger breaks at about 7 to 9 pounds on average, a real Lawyers nightmare. You can get all kinds of upgrades for it that range from $30-$90. I bought what is called the Target Trigger for about $33 and installed it. I also polished my sear and trigger sufaces where they mate. My trigger went from a whopping 8 pounds down to about 2-2.5. It's a dream now, but it cost me that $33 extra to get where it should have been in the first place. Then there's the famous magazine release. It costs about $13 and is easily installed. However, after installing this on advice from other 10/22 owners, I realized that Ruger had already upgraded my carbine with an extened Mag Release. I'm actually thinking of putting the factory one back in because I think it's longer than the aftermarket one I bought. Anyway, I now have a nice 10/22 with a really smooth auto bolt release and nice 2-2.5 pound trigger. I can group it nicely at 25 yards and I'm getting better. But from what I've seen of the Model 60, I could have had all this from the factory.