Just my opinion, but I might look around the used rack or pawn shop to pick up a pre Remington model. Now I have heard folks that have bought the newer ones with no issues , and I have heard a few horror stories. your mileage may vary.
I have been through several over the years. Mine have tended to end up in the hands of my kids and now my grandkids. I currently have a 1966 Glenfield 60 , and a 1776 Marlin 60. In my experience they have all been fun and accurate. The Glenfield likes everything. The Marlin likes Federals,CCI, and Aguila,but will occasionally fail to eject Winchester and Remington ammo more so when it's dirty.
Midway sells several different lengths of Speedyloader. I kinda like tube mags especially on the older models that will hold 18 22lr rounds.
Admittedly I am a little bit a 22 junky . As much as I love my 1022's I do favor my model 60's. Now according to your post your "looking for something else" .....Might I suggest a lever action for no other reason than they are just plain ole fun.