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The Marlin Model 915 offers many of the features of other Marlin bolt-action rifles in a single shot model of smaller size.

The Chipmunk rifles are single-shot models that are available in several styles. They are scaled specifically for small shooters.

This heavy barreled Chipmunk rifle with checkered walnut stock makes an elegant target rifle for a young shooter.

In addition to the models described above, there are others available from other manufacturers. For many years, there were few choices available for a true youth rifle, but as in other areas of rimfire sports, this is an exciting time.

Selecting a Rimfire Varmint Rifle

Having dispensed with some suggestions for the selection of a rifle in 22 LR caliber, let us now suppose that you have identified varmint hunting as a developing passion and that you need to select a rimfire rifle to be used primarily for that work. Keep in mind that the varmint rifle must first and foremost be accurate. My suggestion is to consider carefully the types of varmints that you will hunt most. If the emphasis is to be on ground squirrels, crows, and small varmints up to the size of prairie dogs, I would select a rifle chambered for the 17 HMR. It shoots with a flatter trajectory than the 22 WMR, and because the ammunition is loaded with premium bullets, the average 17 HMR will deliver slightly better accuracy than the average 22 WMR. Because the bore in a 17 HMR barrel is so small, barrels have thicker walls than those on 22 WMR rifles which is one factor contributing to excellent accuracy. Experience has shown that there is not a great deal of difference in accuracy between 22 WMR and 17 HMR rifles as long as ammunition of identical quality is used in identical rifles. There is a belief, probably with some validity, that manufacturing tolerances are smaller for 17 HMR rifles and ammunition than with the 22 WMR.