Search:

Marketing has a lot to do with it I suspect. Marlin is as least as good probably better accuracy wise than the later model rugers. Mind you there are so many aftermarket bits for rugers you can spend...

I guess you are working to a price point? And have no preference for semi or bolt. I don't personally like pump action 22s they can have issues.
I would also consider the Norinco jw 15 and rossi....