I've never used either on squirrels or rabbits. Will they tear up a lot of the meat? I know, headshots always win, but sometimes i like to hit them between the shoulders.
Depends if you're talking about 22lr or 22 mag. With a 22lr it shouldn't be that much, definitely be able to salvage the meat on the arms/shoulders. I hunt with a 17 hmr, that round's so explosive you HAVE to take headshots.