Hit the Local Gun Shops and Pawn Shops, Look at and handle as many different models and styles as possible to see what feels right to you. Determine the uses for this rifle before hand, Hunting, small game , stalking or stand hunting, Informal target shooting or plinking, Formal target shooting. There are a lot of different .22 rifles out there and all can be usefull and a lot of fun. weight can vary a lot from 4lbs up to 14 lbs for a full blown target model. Watch the auction sights, also check the CMP store as they have used 22 target rifles from the military at times. Mossberg, Winchester, and Remington, I believe the kimbers are gone now. Local guns shows, GunShops Pawn Shops and even some dept stores ( wall marts, Ace hardware, tractor supplys) all may have a deal at times.