Here's my take on this , forget the rimfires altogether , none have the accuracy or range to take goats etc .
Only 2 options , IF you are limited and only can have a few rifles , then 223 bolt .
IF you can afford more rifles , then to me the best is the 22 Hornet , suppressed , it will do what you want around the farm , with disturbing the farm animals etc .
At the cost of a nice 22mag or 17hmr , you can also get a 22hornet or 223 wich has much more range and power etc , the cost of ammo on both will be close if you reload etc .
Later Chris
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