there are more ruger 1022s made then all other 22 rifles combined...ever!
I might have found a STAINLESS (gasp) Sporter locally to buy and keep just because. It's unfired. Says it's a Lipsey's special with a 22" barrel.
Then again a little research shows it's birch even though it has OEM swivels, checkering, and butt pad. I thought those "older style ones" were walnut? Looks like model 1149 which is birch. Hmmm...don't think I wanna spend that on birch. I have a day to ponder...