I own four .22s and like 'em all, an old M152 Mossberg, an old Remington bolt (extremely accurate) M512X, an AR7 Charter Arms version (packable and reliable and acceptably accurate, good motorcycle rifle, fits in saddle bags), and my newest, a 10-22. The Remington is by far the most accurate. I can shoot near MOA with it on a windless day. The old Mossy and the Ruger are about 3-4 MOA guns with most ammo except that the Mossy really seems to like RWS Target, turns it into a 1 1/2 tp 2MOA gun somehow. Haven't tried it in my 10-22, don't have a scope on that one. It's my iron sight gun and I'm keeping it that way. It's stainless, have a Hogue stock on it, rugged, makes a good knock about .22. I have nothing against marlin M60s, good guns. I just sorta like the 10-22s for the aftermarket support and the rotary mags. I don't intend to buy anything for it, but heck, you never know what I'll want to do in the future. I can turn that thing into a match rifle if the need ever arises.
If I just wanted a knock about .22, I wouldn't pass on any decent brand .22 for a good price. I'd hit the pawn shops and such and look for bargains. You might find something like that old Mossberg I have. It don't look like much, but it sure is a servicable gun. I've had it for 40 years and it was 10 years old when I got it. LOL. It's killed a lot of squirrels.