Stumpies are great but people want money for them. The Rockhopper Comp had the same frame - may be able to scare one up cheap.
I'm a sucker for tubing stickers
. If your fussy about your steel, look for Prestige stickers.
Imo, butted 4130, regardless of who made it, is usually a good bet if you're not too fussy. Straight gauge MTN bikes can be heavy.