You could dress it up Look at this used 22LR
Begera B-14R 22LR, Bolt, 18" Threaded Heavy Barrel, Black Finish, Grey/Black Target Stock, Detachable Mag, Vortex Diamondback
Tactical 4-16x44 Scope, Very Good
$1,550.00
That's Canadian money, the new bare 22lr was $849 Cad.
You will have fun with that new rifle. I looked at my favorite gun shop and they didn't have many 22 Mag but lots of 17HMR
My daughter in law shoots a 22Mag..