Wow! I have a Brno 455 LUX. Flip up leaf sights. Shoots one ragged hole at 50 yds. from the bench. Never knew Howa was making a counterfeit!
I currently have two of the 10/22s. One is their take-down model. Great little rifles, as are a number on that list.
As a side note, I recently read where the .22 was the most sought after rifle during the last depression. Easy to understand why. Cheap ammo and a great way to put some meat in the pot.
If I could only have one rifle, and survival was the goal, it likely would be a .22.