Great advice given so far. I hear .17 are alot of fun to shoot but the ammo costs more than a .22 The .17 is much faster but also the bullet is much lighter and in wind is much more hap to move left or right. I feel both guns could take the animals you wish. I bought a 10/22 last week for $220 not sure if that is overpriced but I didnt mind. They are VERY customizable. But for only 44acres I think the 10/22 is what I would get, it gets the job done and is cheaper all around espically to shoot.
