There are definite advantages to a tactical .22 since you can afford to get more shots down range during training. The idea is to have all the controls as similar as possible to a real AR, and you're right it may be of more use to people new to the platform.
Sure they cost more than a Marlin 60 but you're likely to shoot one a lot and maybe your AR a little less which can quickly offset the initial rifle cost when you figure 3 cents per round vs. 30.
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