RE: small game gun of choice
Let's back up if you don't mind...
Depending upon what part of the US you live in small game can mean different things to different folks...What State do you live in??? Will you be hunting quail, doves or other flying game, you don't want to be shooting a .22 up in the air as the bullet can travel a mile and a half...
Other info is great, we hunt rabbits with begals, so you don't want to be shooting a .22 at a running rabbit on the ground with other hunters around...
How old are you, what is the hardest kicking gun you have shot???
Any other info you might want to provide...