They are a minor pain to strip down, don't have the aftermarket of the 10/22, and can be finicky about ammo (no Winchester or Remington in mine). However, they also tend to be inexpensive on the used market (my VG condition '86 was $85 with cheap 3-7x20 Tasco scope) and the stock accuracy is pretty sensational. At my 25 yard indoor range last week I shot repeated 1/4" 6-shot groups with cheap Fiocchi ammo, said lousy scope, and shooting off sand bags. With a bit of work I think that can be improved...