I`ll have to say Ruger to both pistol and rifle.

. Browning .22LR

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Of the Troops & For the Troops

For handguns, if accuracy, S&W 41 or FA or the out of production HS autos. If this is for all around general purpose use, the Ruger 22/45 Lite with threaded barrel is the best thing going. It's light, plenty accurate, decent trigger, etc. Costs about $330 new. That's an initial payment on the other two. You can bet the 41 doesn't ride around on the tractor with me.

For rifles, the 10/22 just has so much aftermarket stuff available.

If you don't mind a bolt rifle, CZ makes the most accurate, rugged, and durable 22 rifle of anybody. I've got 4 of them, counting the Scout kids rifle, and each of them will put 5 rounds of high velocity ammo that they like into under 1/2" at 50 yards. The full stock model will put 5 rounds into under 3/8".... They are built like a tank, all steel, and except for the Scout, they are full size rifles. Triggers are easily adjusted to a decent pull of around 2.5 to 3 pounds... I've got a LOT of other 22 rifles ranging from 10/22's to Kimber Super America's and the CZ is hands down my favorite.

For a pistol, I still think Ruger makes the most rugged, accurate 22 pistol; they should they've been making the same basic pistol for 60 years now. I don't think you could ever really wear out a MK II pistol. The 22/45's are nice too. Mine are all very accurate with ammo they like, always reliable, and just work. Again, I have lots of other 22 pistols, but if I could only have one, it would be a Ruger...

My two cents......

MK III or Browning and for rifles the 10-22 is king but if you want a bolt the Ruger .22 American seems to be pretty darn good.

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Sincerely,

Hobie