Haven't hunted small game in years. If I did today i have several guns I'd use. Old eye's so my mod 62a Win 22 is out. Marlin bolt action 22 mag would be my rifle. Have several handgun's I'd use Mostly I think I'd go with my S&W mod 16 in 32 long and cast bullet's. next choice would be my 38/44 S&W in 38 spec also with cast bullets. Might also give my High Standard HD Military a go, really accurate! have a S&W 22 combat masterpiece I like but have never shot it very well.