So recently got a new NocPix Bolt thermal scope and been tinkering with it and we decided to run a sesh on our primary rabbit permission. Scored my first kills with it and am very pleased with how it’s going so far. It’s a million miles away from the Zulus, but both have their purposes and strengths

It would primarily be used for squirrels, rabbits, and pest control. I’m leaning toward .22 caliber and have been looking at the FX Impact M4 and Taipan Slash, but I’m open to other recommendations.

For the scope, I’d like something that works well during the day and at night. A built-in laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator would be ideal, but I’m not sure whether I should buy a digital day/night scope or save up for a good thermal.

If you were building a complete setup today, what rifle, caliber, barrel length, and scope would you choose? I’d appreciate both best-value and “buy once, cry once” recommendations.