I have a Savage Mk II in .22LR that I got for Appleseed. I like it, but the bolt action took some getting used to and honestly, if I had it to do over (or if I'd seen the LTR info) I'd have bought the 10/22. That said, I've shot 207 (of 250) with it at Appleseed events and I have a target I shot 230 on as well, though not at an Appleseed. The rifle isn't what scores the hits- YOU do. OTOH, the fewer worries, issues, and/or problems you have with your rifle, the more you can concentrate on your shooting. If I was buying a rifle and preparing today, I'd buy that 10/22, get a sling on it and a couple of mags of between 10 and 25 rounds, and start dry fire practicing daily at home, hitting the range at least once a week.
Blessings,
B
Same here, I have a Savage Mk II in .22LR. My 10-22's are in use in another configuration and not wanting to purchase another 10-22. I have a Glenfield/Marlin 60 but not sure that the tube magazine is conducive to fast reloads. May just sit another one out