With the $25 rebate, Marlin's 795 is probably one of the best deals out there when it comes to autoloading .22's. Sure, it's not an Anschutz, but it is a great choice when it comes to an economical, reliable, and accurate little .22. Best of luck with it!

On a side note, a .22 is a great first firearm. Between the low price of ammunition and their ease of use, one can get in a lot of meaningful practice. When I take new shooters to the range the first thing I usually start them on is my little Henry Youth Lever .22 (pictured below). With a couple of those metal hanging targets it can be a lot of fun without being scary or overwhelming.