Thanks Skeeter, Plan Bmaybeto just hold onto both and start saving up for a new addition to the family (might be a hard sell to the Finance Committee). I hear ya on the sentimental value. It would be really hard to sell either as they have a lot of memories in them not to mention that I like both. Besides, I still kick myself sometimes for selling his 22-250. More specifically, for not keeping the scope from it ( Leupold VX II 3-9x). Either way, I'm in no great rush at the moment. I think when I do puchase, i'll be looking for something fast, flat and versatile in a model that's good "off the shelf" as I can't see myself getting too into the after market improvements.