If your purchasing a .22 maybe deer hunting isnt the right choice. Maybe some varmint hunting. Better deal is to pick up a 12 guage you can get them pretty cheap and you can use slugs for deer, or other shells for different animals. you will get more out of a shotgun than a .22
I'm not getting a .22 to deer hunt with. I just want something cheap that I can shoot the hell out of with out going broke. I did realize last night that I have a friend who's dad passed away awhile back. His dad was a big hunter and has several hunting rifles. He told me I can borrow any I want so thats taken care of. I'm starting a new job soon so I'm hoping maybe I'll meet some deer hunters there and get started that way.