mauser06 - I did the same thing, but I'm not kicking myself about it. I bought the Kimber Longmaster VT in .22-250 and topped it with a Zeiss Conquest 4.5x14x44. It shoots sub MOA. I practice with 12oz water bottles at 250 yards and connect consistently. Great for Coyotes. Anything smaller explodes like a gallon of water. I'm shooting Federal Premium 40gr Balistic Tips