A Ruger 'RAR' Predator, or compact in syn stock.....can be very accurate, quick trigger spring change - ballpoint pen....and they do pack a bigger punch in 22 mag than LR.
If one is only hunting squirrels and rabbits to eat, a LR or 17 might be best, but the WMR has a bit of forgiveness in trajectory.
If I had to have 1 rimfire for hunting/killing, I'd use the 22 WMR, headshots save meat..FWIW.
