Hi Fiji, are you going after coyotes?
Depending how you hunt them, a heavy barrel might not be want you want.
Not to sound negative but since that rifle is about the same as a new Savage, go with the Savage.
Like this:
http://www.savagearms.com/10Predator.htm
Oh yeah, that would make a nice handy rifle.
Its almost 3lbs lighter than my VLP and its still got a heavy barrel.
Here is some info:
http://www.shootingtimes.com/longgun...vage10_110207/
http://www.gunblast.com/Savage-M10PH.htm
Allen