For a long time I would have recommended a bolt---until I got current Marlin Model 60...Out-of-the-box accuracy is WAY better than any 10/22 I've seen, in fact its so accurate its SCARY. Tube mag, so you can't lose it. Mine has a pretty decent trigger, for a factory job. Dependable as a brick, mine's got like 5000 rounds through it...all for $125-150...Add a scope and rings (I put a Tasco Pronghorn 3-9x) on mine, for less than $200 total...What's not to like?
P.S. Don't have much experience with lever guns, because I don't much care for them, can't really say why.