I know you asked about rifles, but I'm with the other guys that recommend a 22 pistol.
Actually I have given it quite a bit of thought, and have decided that as soon as funds allow, I'm going to get a Ruger synthetic framed pistol, used, cheapest one, and put a Pac-lite barrel/receiver on it. You can get one about 6" long, and with a synthetic frame would still be featherweight-light. Accuracy is supposed to be borderline remarkable with these uppers, and I can't imagine a more perfect backpacking gun.
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