I used to call coyotes a lot, then moved for a few years to an area where they were scarce, and work kept me too busy, but I've now moved into an area thick with coyotes and changed jobs so I have a little "me time" again, so I'm looking to get a new coyote rifle.

I had two coyote rigs before I moved, a Remington 700 PSS .308, and a Savage 12FVSS .22-250...

This time around, I'm leaning towards the .223, since I reload the heck out of it for my AR's anyway.

I like the looks of the new "triangle barrel" Rem 700VTR's, but they're way too light for my taste. I found a great deal on a Ruger 77VT, but I've had bad run in's with Rugers "overboring" problem in the past. I'm leaning towards the Savage 12FV, but I'm open to suggestion?

Like I said, it's been a few years since I've looked at coyote rifles, so I'm not sure how different models measure up like I used to be. Money's not really a problem, I'm sure I'm going to spend close to 2grand between the rifle and optics, I just want to make sure I'm getting the most for my money. I want something I can really reach out there with, and something that's going to last!