Last summer an old friend of mine got "a helluva deal" on an "old Remmy bolt gun", "can you find me a mag for it"?
What is it? "A .22-250." No what is it? What model number? "F'ed if I know....wait a minute.... 7something, 788."
You aren't gonna find a mag for it now for less than $100 unless the gods bestow miracles upon you. "Shit. You know anyone has one?"
Me, and I have an extra mag, and it took me ten years to find twenty years ago and it's not for sale.
"Shit. Can I borrow it to see if she's a shooter?"
Yes. But don't even think about getting me to part with it. See what you can find on your own. You might get lucky.
"OK. Thanks"
Today: "I want to trade for that 4x Leupy handgun scope you don't use."
Found a mag for that 788 yet? "Shit no. It's a tack driver, too, better than my 700. You wouldn't believe what they want for the goddam things."
Trade you even for it?
"ARRRRG. Shit. OK. I'll even give you your mag back. New Contender barrel in the mail on the way and I need that scope more than I need a magless rifle. You told me last summer."
New old rifle, later model, birch stock, another tack driver. I pick it up tomorrow. I have three or four rifle scopes to choose from to see what it will do.
I will post some photos soon.