my first rifle was also a Marlin/Glenfield .22 bolt action , think it cost $29.00 with a little scope. my daughter has been shooting single shot .22’s with the 4H , she’s about to inherit dad’s Marlin.
He still has it, now with an old weaver K4 I had around. He shoots his ‘06 very well, I believe because it was a natural transition (just kicks a little more).
I should tell about his first time with a shotgun some time....