If you are buying a rifle for coyote's you want a heavy 26” barreled gun and Remington only makes those in their Model 700. This heavier gun (Model 700) will help you keep more steady on those small bodied coyotes and the 26” barrel will allow those fast moving bullets to reach their full potential. I own a Model 7 chambered in 7mm-08 and it is a great tree stand gun for deer, it is like carrying around a BB gun...so light. However, the more beefy Model 700’s are definitely the way to go for varmints. If you can afford one the VS SF II is one of the best out there due to the addition of a H.S. Precision stock. If you want a more affordable gun go with the SPS Varmint. The main difference between the two is the VS SF II has a polished stainless barrel with fluting, a H.S. Precision full length bedding block stock, and a jeweled bolt.

The XCR stocks are nothing but a bunch of plastic anyway....if you want a serious stocks you need something with a full lenght bedding block.

I have read such products as Scent Lok, while it is a workable concept, does not contain enough carbon too actually make a difference. I believe if you shower with scent elimination products, keep your clothing scent free, seal them in a scent safe bag, and you are wind conscious you will be fine.

The one good thing about killing does early in the season, preferably before the rut, is it will make the rut more intense with more competition for bucks to breed does.