Some options based on first hand experience
Mauser 201 - I have got one in 22WMR and it is pretty nice and super accurate
Weihrauch HW60 - reasonable quality/price
Anschutz - pricey if you want one off their decent ones
CZ452 American - what I have in 22LR. As accurate as anything else available and can be got reasonably priced 2nd hand. Wood can be crap or awesome - mine is OK
Generally I would have to agree with you though - most of what is available is pretty rubbish even the pricey ones.
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