How about a new Marlin or Ruger in the new .17 HMR cartridge? It is a .22 magnum necked down to .177 cal. There is an article about it in Feb. SHOOTING TIMES.

Or buy a T/C encore rifle in what ever barrel turns your crank and then when ever you get an urge to buy a new gun, just get an additional replacement barrel for the Encore. Go to (www.virginvalleyguns.com) and look at the list of standard and wildcat barrels you can get for the Encore.
Robin