My favorite rimfire by far is my Marlin model #39 carbine. It was built in 1957 and my dad purchased it that same year. It has about a quadrillion rounds through it and still shoots nickle size groups at 50 yds. That little rifle has taken more rabbits, prairie dogs, skunks, and raccoons than the rest of my rimfires combined. Thats saying something because I've hosed tons of vermin with my 10/22, but the little Marlin still has done more.