Win 61 or 62 ?
Nightowl , where I come from we hunt with 22s. It is considered unsporting to
shoot squirrels with a shotgun. That aside the 61 is better choice only from the
standpoint of mechanical durability. Also lets you scope it easier. The later 61s
are grooved for tip-offs. Both these rifles are more than enough accurate to hunt
small game and plinking. They may not be what you would want if you were
shooting at Camp Perry Matches but will do what you want nicely. I own both
61s and 62s as well as several other older repeating 22s. Other than full blown
Target rifles they will hold their own against any new stuff including 10/22s.
If you are going to hunt grey squirrels in the grape vines with a 22 pistol you better bring lots of ammo or a sandwich, cause you are going to be hungry before you limit out.