You could consider getting a SIG P322 or a 1911 .22lr variant, such as from GSG or Walther if you want a new production reliable .22lr that isn't a Saturday night special. They tend to be the most reliable, from personal experience.
Personally, I think that the Browning series of .22lrs weren't that reliable (I have an older Browning Nomad model and they are notorious for jamming with US-made ammo since they were calibrated for more European standard .22lr.) The new Browning Buckmark may be better, but personally I believe the Ruger Mark series tend to have the most consistent performance, especially the older Mark Is. Alternatively, if you want a plinker, you could also go for a .22lr Colt Single Action Army reproduction for fun.
Anyways good luck with your hunt!
Personally, I think that the Browning series of .22lrs weren't that reliable (I have an older Browning Nomad model and they are notorious for jamming with US-made ammo since they were calibrated for more European standard .22lr.) The new Browning Buckmark may be better, but personally I believe the Ruger Mark series tend to have the most consistent performance, especially the older Mark Is. Alternatively, if you want a plinker, you could also go for a .22lr Colt Single Action Army reproduction for fun.
Anyways good luck with your hunt!
The Ruger I had disassembled WEIRD. I couldn't get the thing out the back to take it apart. I don't know if they have changed that.
A lot of people say the Taurus .22 is the one exception to the rule. I agree that I would never buy something that I thought I would ever depend upon from Taurus.