I choose the Savage Arms 64FVXP over the Ruger 10/22 as much for asthetics as anything. Both rifles are well made and cost about the same (~$200.00 new) although the styling of the Ruger has never really appealed to me -- kind of an AK versus AR thing I guess. With the black synthetic stock and absence of barrel-mounted iron sights, the Savage has always reminded me of a mini Winchester 700.

The 64FVXP comes with a reasonable scope (Simmons 4 x 32) although unlike the photo shown on Savage's website, I had to purchase and add the sling attachments to mine separately.

If you plan to evently trick the rifle out with a bunch of aftermarket accessories, the Ruger would be a better choice.

Jim