Shotgun Mic Setup Recommendations?

["jackhines722" jackhines722]

Can anyone recommend a shotgun mic setup for around $300-$400? This is what=
 I've come up with, for about $340:

Audio-Technica AT8035 (was previously the AT835B) - about $200.
Pearstone Universal Shockmount
WindTech Windshield
Pearstone Universal Microphone Handgrip
XLR male to XLR Female Balanced Cable

I am interested in hearing if anyone has any experience with the mic, or ca=
n recommend something they feel may be better. The problem I run into is tr=
ying to figure out which accessories are compatible with the different mics=
.

This is for a student recording system for high school age at risk boys, an=
d will be used mostly for nature recording.

Thanks,
Jack