If you think you will be shooting more rabbit than fox, a 22 lr or a 22 wmr maybe all you need. If you want to use the air rifle for rabbit. The hornet's will do you and a few rabbit but at extra cost. It's a tough call really. I started with a 22lr and a hornet, went bigger but now,over 20years later just have a 22lr and a wmr. In fact I am on the verge of selling my lr, the wmr does it all for me nowa days. You should experience what ever you fancy but be realistic with regards your terrain and try to not watch to many long range shooting video! For every successful shot there will be many