The first gun I ever bought was a 10/22, still have it, at least 50k rounds. I was 14 (confirmation present to myself) Still works great. I had my gunsmith go through it, fixed the trigger (NOS) it is ready for squirrels again. I bought a Mini 14 about 5 years later... fantastic lil rifle, perfect for jack rabbits in SW MN, and SE South Dakota. Coyotes too, but I would just chase them down with a pu then pop em with my 22 pistol
I bought a Henry Survival rifle about 3 or 4 months ago, I havent even shot it yet.