Well like I said earlier, still not fond of the idea of loaning a rifle. Have probably more than I need for sure. Excuses to buy a different one are what are in short supply. So it now appears that if I rationalize the next purchase as a loaner ,I won't wonder why the fck I did that. I knew this thread had some merit, just had to dig hard to find it. Hmmm, that little M700 ADL with a stainless Mtn rifle barrel on it in 260 I saw this afternoon for $400 looks like a likely candidate. I'm getting into the swing of this loaner concept now. So how many can you buy for "loaners" before the concept rings hollow? Magnum_Man