I can tell you that a the nicer factory 10/22 models with a heavy barrel, good stock, etc. and fitted with their BX trigger are more than capable of shooting 1/4" groups at 50 yards in the right hands and with the right ammo. There's a whole competitive series who's origins were based solely around the 10/22 called the Automatic Benchrest Rimfire Association that's been in existence for a 10 years or so now. My local range held the biggest monthly matches in the country for the ABRA up until the end of last years season at which point they cut ties with the ABRA due to issues with the owner/founder.
The "hot 10/22" for the factory class has long been the Talo distributor exclusive 10/22 Sporter in blued or stainless. Simply replace the stock trigger with the Ruger BX trigger and bed the action to get the best bet for the ABRA factory class. I've seen these guns shoot single card scores in the low to mid 190's (200 being a perfect score) in the hands of a skilled shooter with top shelf ammo.
As to whether the A22 is as or more accurate than the 10/22, that would depend. In stock trim, base model v. base model, I would say the Savage is regularly going to win that showdown for accuracy. When you start talking about overall potential accuracy via aftermarket mods, the 10/22 will win hands-down solely due to the unlimited abundance of aftermarket options available for it whereas the Savage has very little aftermarket support to date.
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