Savage, Weatherby, Remington (IMO stay AWAY from 710 and 770), Ruger, Winchester, Browning and Marlin offer some accuraterifles at decent prices. Shoulder models from different manufactures to see how they fit your body and yournatural point of aim. I would prefer stainless witha synthetic stockas you can hunt in allkinds of weather in most places (year roundhuntngispermitted in several areas). Some synthetic stocks are better than others. A 243 is a great coyote cartridge. If you plan on hunting larger game in addition to coyotes andintend onusing the same rifle, IMO a 25-06can be a better choice.