I really like the heavy/varmint contour barreled Marlin rimfire bolt guns in either the Boyds Rimfire Hunter or the factory issue Marlin 917 laminated stocks for use as an understudy rifle. They are similar in size, weight, and balance to my 22" and 24" Marlin, Remington, and Ruger bolt action CF rifles.
I was shooting the 917M2S quite a bit, but have moved to a 917VS, varmint/stainless/laminated, with the faster A17 ammo. Our local Wal-Marts sell the A17 ammo for $50 in the 200 round boxes. I'm a big fan of the McMillan McMillan Hunter style stocks, but can't imaging having one inletted for a rimfire built on any action except a Remington 40x or 700 because of issues related to the depth of the action.
