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It sure would be nice to find a clean stainless Rem 700 KS in .280 for a decent price or any price I suppose since they are tough to find these days.

Only a couple come to mind. I would jump at a Dakota Model 10 full rifle in 223, 222, or a similar cartridge, or just an action I could build one off of- if the price was right. Also, I've been looking for a Sako A1, or 461 Vixen in 222 for years for a price I could afford. I've foolishly passed on a couple many years ago and regret it ever since...

This is less something that I'm actively looking for or would probably hand over the money for if someone really offered it... and more fun to think about.

Three pairs (one of each for my son and myself) of Winchesters:
- Two pre-64 M70s chambered in 257 Roberts built in 1956
- Two pre-64 M70s chambered in 358 Winchester built in 1956
- Two Model 1892s built in 1931 chambered in 32-20.

Came so close to ordering one in the mid 90s. Didn't want to wait and a little more than I wanted to spend.

Think if I had bought one, it would have saved me a chit load of money in my attempt to chase the perfect rifle over the last 30 years.


I stop in my gun shops in my travels and have never run accross one.

Been looking for an ‘06 stainless ks for quite some time.

I had a .22-250 Fieldcraft in the cart, when Whittakers was blowing them out for $1500 and change. I regret not buying one.

I'd also like to find a CZ, or similar, small-scale rifle in .221 Fireball. Maybe build one on a Howa Mini?

I had one with the McMillan stock and foolishly sold it to build a semi custom. I'd love to have it back but it didn't shoot the heavy bullets well so I thought I needed something else and replaced it with an 8 twist 280 ai remage.

I don't recall for sure but I think it went to a fire member.

Bb

A Kimber with really good wood in 257 Roberts would be on my list as well but again - all would be a crime of opportunity, not something I'm scouring the web for.

Bb,
I think I remember seeing that one posted - I should of grabbed it!

Ruger 77 RSI Stainless .223
Kimber Montana .223
Remington Model Seven XCR 243
Ruger 77/22 Stainless 22lr
Ruger Number 1 Stainless 30-30
Ruger 77 Stainless 7.62x39

If anyone has one of these that they would sell, please send me a PM with the details.

I should have shot it a bit more before selling it. I just figured I wanted a 22" 8 twist at the time. IiRC it shot 150s pretty well. I should have tried a few more loads because in retrospec it was about ideal for what I want. I sometimes wish I would have just went plain 280 on my remage. I like the way plain 280s fit and feed better than the AI. The AI gives me aroundb50 fps and less trimming but the plain one is slick and works great on a rem LA. That KS fed and functioned great.

Bb

Timber Wolf .44
Ruger No. 3 .375 Win. (nice one on GB right now - .375 Win. seems to be on quite a few of our lists I just can't bring myself to bid on it right now)
Remington 141 carbine, one in .25 and one in .35, factory sling swivel on the action tube bracket, tang mounted peep (I forget who made it but specifically for the 2 screws in the back edge of the receiver)
Finally found one of my unicorns last year - 1979 Crosman 766 in mint condition. Same one that started this craziness 45 years ago

I’m down to one unicorn, a Remington Classic in 35Whelen. It took me 30 years to find the last two, a Remington pump in 35Whelen and a mint Colt Python.

I want a high quality falling block single shot. Probably a Low Wall. Something in a less than 30-06 recoil caliber with high quality wood.

A decent double rifle chambered in 7x57 to 9.3x74, just in a cartridge I can get components for. Probably a Merkel like one of GWB’s. Most importantly, I want it to shoot not barrels to a reasonable regulation out to 175-200 yards.

Savage 99-300 savage.
Browning BLR pistol grip 358 Win
Remington 760/7600 35 Remington
Weatherby mark V Deluxe 257 Weatherby
Browning Auto 5 20 gauge and 16 gauge

I’m not in any hurry to get these.

I am surprised by the number of Kimber Montana .223s on here. I adore mine and haven’t regretted buying it in any way. I have a few of the other rifles listed on this thread too.

I really don’t have a unicorn, myself. I just am always on the lookout for something interesting. Right now I want a super light rifle to keep at mom’s house for when I go back home elk hunting.

ULA, Fieldcraft, Remington Ti, etc. I see them in the classifieds but they’re either too much $, or they have a twist that I am not mildly interested in.

Only thing I'd consider unicorn status would be a Browning BPR in 308 Win. I don't hunt real hard for one but if I ever saw one in the rack it would be an automatic purchase.

I never learned how to linger and simply accrue things of interest,as opportunities present. Hint.

Had no idea I ran a Unicorn Ranch with dozens of specimens cited. Hint.

A couple/fee are waiting on the porch now. Hint………

I want to spend an week using a pile of what Geedubya has in inventory. Shrapnel has some beauties as well.

To be honest I've kinda scratched most the itches. If there's one it would be an Merkel or Blaser single shot stalking rifle in 7x57R. To me the 7x57R has an shaped that appeals to my eye and I'm drawn to it. The little stalking rifles are a perfect way to enjoy it.

Mark v varmint master in 224.
Classic in a swift or 17 rem.