Hi guys looking for a mostly benchrest gun to shoot .223. My local range only goes to 200 yards. Once in a while ill be able to get to a longer distance range. prob no more than 400 yards anyways. I would like to hunt coyote with this gun as well. Prob again only once or twice a year on a friends property. I am set on .223 for its price of ammo. I will also eventually reload the .223.

My debate is buying the cabelas special model 12 fv for 419 or a model 25 lightweight thumbhole for 3 hundred more. What are the differences. I know the detachable magazine, laminate stock, and 2 inches on the barrel. but are there any major mechanical differences. Is one "better than the other"

I could buy a boyds laminate stock on the model 12fv for 130 dollars. Still save 150 on the rifle. Thoughts?
Thanks