While I have no problem with using a 22lr (btw -- I use solids as well) for small game, invssgt brings up a really good reason to go with the .38: hunting with your primary carry weapon sharpens your skill with it. For that matter, I think it would be a good idea to use a 9mm with ball ammo if that is your primary carry. Oh, BTW -- it really does help if you handload, you can load them down to where they don't tear up the bunnies too bad.
Along those lines, I've also heard (but not tried) of people who load their centerfire rifles used for deer hunting lightly with cast bullets and use them for squirrel hunting, you could do the same thing with bunnies. Again, it helps your proficiency with the weapon.
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