I would definitely go with the scythe. I hate heavy cans on my hunting rifles. Like said before, they feel like a brick hanging off the end of the barrel.
Kansas is really affordable compared to other states. We bought our place in 2018 with 26 acres for under $300,000. But I think you would have a hard time going from Montana to Kansas. I know when I'm not in the mountains, I can't wait to get back. And we don't have any in Kansas.
I finally quit dragging my feet, and ordered one yesterday. I emailed Uknown Munitions yesterday, because it said out of stock. And they got right back with me, and got the website fixed in a matter of minutes.