I run a CZ HMR, heavy barrel 16”.
Accuracy, well even I can put bullet on bullet at 50 yards with it and I am comfortable using it on rabbits and corvids out to 150. Primary zero at 35 yards gives me near plat shooting out to 130 yards.
One thing that does effect the accuracy is wind, the 17gr and 20gr bullets are light and will be blown of track in a strong breeze.
Noise, they will always be louder than the .22LR as they are supersonic, a mod reduces the bang but not the crack. Having said that I have frequently taken 2 or 3 quick successive shots on a group of rabbits, they seem unsure about which direction the sound has come from and don’t run straight away.
As for meat damage, then yes you can get a fair old hole in a rabbit. If shooting for the pot I go for head shots at sensible ranges, the accuracy allows for this. The carcase is then untouched.
If longer range then chest shots are order of the day, this still leaves the rear and haunch untouched and fine for the pot.
I also have fox on my ticket for the HMR and have used it on them, but only at low ranges when it is fine for the job if I don’t have a centre fire with me.
I like mine a lot, great bunny basher and the 16” barrel means it can be handled from a vehicle well enough.
Jerry