DeFlave: As of twenty minutes ago the Ruger Model 96 in 17 HMR is still on the rack in the back room of this shop.
I have asked about it twice and do not want to seem to "eager" for you (or me).
I have already spent this months allowance at the recent gun shows so I am broke and you are first up until Friday July 29 (last business day of the month when my retirement and pension checks show up).
I just bought a MINT condition long barreled (6 1/2" - "Government Target") Ruger MK-II (blued) semi-auto pistol and another Ruger 10/22 Deluxe Sporter with this months allowance so I am low on funds for now.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy