I have been looking at getting a new gun for coyotes, fox and woodchucks. I haven't heard too many good things about the mach 2. I have narrowed my choices down to a 223, 17HMR and a 22-250. I think I'm leaning to the 223. It is accurate out to 300 yards and ammo is so cheap. I still might pick up a 17HMR, they are pretty cheap... I seen a Savage for 169. US this week on sale at the local sporting goods store.