I'm looking to get a rifle for coyote hunting in either .223 or 22-250 but don't know if I should get a heavy barrel or a regular one. What is the difference and does length matter. A buddy of mine has a 22-250 with a regular barrel and says it shoots good and he can reach out pretty far with it. I just don't know what the advantages of a heavy barrel are. Here is a link to the rifle I plan on buying when I can come up with the cash. I think it's only available with a heavy barrel.

http://www.snipercentral.com/remspsv.htm