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A number of options exist for the rimfire buyer who does not want to spend over $250 for a pest rifle chambered for the 22 WMR, 17 HMR, or 17 Mach 2. Outstanding among these are the bolt-action rifles from Marlin and Savage ,which typically give excellent accuracy. These are available with standard or heavy weight barrels that are blued or stainless steel. Stock options include hardwood, laminates, and composites. Price is determined by the variant selected, but the lowest price combinations start at approximately $170. As I write this, one of the Savage 17 HMR bolt-action models with standard weight blued barrel and a composite stock is on sale near here for $159.95. This is a lot of rifle for the money, and it enables a pest hunter to get equipped for hunting without taking out a mortgage. At an even lower price are the break-action single-shot rifles available from New England Firearms or Rossi. With a good scope in place, these are sturdy, dependable rifles that can perform well as pest rifles.