i just bought a coyote gun 2 days ago (22-250 Howa heavybarrell with a bushnell banner dusk and dawn 3-9 x 40 and a sling for around $530.) dude i pinch pennies too but through experience i knew everytime i went out with a sub caliber riffle i would kick myself and eventually buy something else. they have the regular barrell same gun for $399. and i saw a single shot same cal. different make, for $200? shop around. even wal-mart stocks differently from store to store.

good luck
les