BBJ:

Honestly, as far as trades go, I'd prefer something where I can end up with a few bucks cash in the end...

I'm mostly looking at varmint range calibers as well, if it isn't a .44 or .444, such as .243 or so and smaller.

The .25-06 was really bigger than I wanted for varminting and not big enough for 'big' game, hence I ended up with a .444 Marlin for my style of big game hunting and now I want something for the small stuff...A .22WMR or .223 would probably be about right. I am picky on actions however. I prefer a Mauser style action as I've had problems with small extractors before.

Thanks!

Plainsman