As has been posted before, prices are all over the map with these. I'd look for most of the decent ones to fall in the $750-$1000 range.

I've owned a Colt Gov't model for years and lately picked up a Rock River (RRA) Entry Tactical. I haven't hunted coyotes "on purpose" for quite a few years, but stumble upon them from time to time. I think the longest shot I'vemade was a hair over 300 yards, the rifle (the Colt) bone stock except for a cheap 3x scope which has since been replaced with a good mount and a Leupold3x9I was trying to figure out what to do with. I'm really impressed so far with the Rock River on the range, but haven't broken it in on a coyote yet.

Cleaning can be a challenge. Since the gas system opens directly into the bolt and upper receiver, the effect is going to be a lot messier than, say, the closed system on the M14/M1A or your daddy's Model 1100 Remington.That said, using a good solvent and with a little attention to detail, it disassembles very easily and cleans up well. Just about anyone you know who's been in the service (particularly the Army or Marine Corps) can help you field strip and clean it.

Lots of magazines available, and neither of my rifles seem to prefer one mfr over the other (none of my issued M16s or M4s did, either). Lots of different ammo out there, too. Generally, I'd say the cheaper it is, the "dirtier" it is when it comes to cleaning.

And, the rifle's modular nature leaves all the possibilities up to you. I think you'll find the stock rifles are going to work well in most coyote hunting applications, and as you save up money here or there, you can "accessorize" it to whatever extent you wish.