Lloyd,
Might just be me, but, a .22 rifle is about like a motocycle helmet, or a jockstrap.
You want to be comfortable with it.
I vividly remember the day I had my scope mounted on my 552, and my Dad (USMC sniper instructor, circa 1961-63) and I went to print it on paper. My Dad proceeded to put 25 rounds, at 50 yards, in a spot easily covered with a Mercury dime.
But, he bitched about that gun all the way there, and all the way home, after laying down that piece of work. He didn't like the weight, he didn't like the front wood, he didn't like the checkering, he didn't like the trigger, on and on and on.
I had several "Whatever, Dude" moments with my Dad, and this was likely the first.
Nobody could repeat that performance with his 241, him included, but, he just didn't like my gun. But, we could all shoot the 241 well enough to accomplish what needed to be done, any given day.
I'd tell you to find a 552. You are a pretty big guy, and that gun will fit you like it was made for you. Parts are easily available, and it will eat anything you feed it. Mine replaced a Ruger 10/22, that had a lousy trigger, and was a bit little also.
Never regretted that move.
This advice was free, and worth at least double what you paid for it.
See you in October.
Best,
Ted
