Mine would be a custom built winchester 92 in .256 win mag. It would be a "short rifle" configeration. A half round, half octogon barrel, a longer pull stock of fancy wood as I am big, a 4 leaf fold down rear sight, a additional tang fold down peep, and a carrying strap or sling.
I once had a martini built up in .256, a ruger hawkeye and presently have a barrel in contender for it. It is one heck of a nice cartridge! I like what I call a "sweetheart" rifle and that would be it, for me! I seen a similar built up one something like it before, but I had the idea before that one. In all truth, I really havent compared the ballistics between the .256 win mag in a rifle as opposed to just getting a old 25-20. What do you guys more up on ballistics think?
I know I would have to use round nose bullets of course. I also have been keeping my eyes open for a old marlin 62 in .256 win. I ride and explore a lot with a quad here in the boonies of utah, and would be takeing that pet with me. I have plenty other rifles, but just like something "different".
note: I googled it and chuck hawks claims it gives about another 500 fps mv over the 25-20! What do you guys think? I wouldnt use it on deer, but I think it would be a good self defense cartridge too. I have dies and have reloaded for it many years ago.
http://www.chuckhawks.com/256Win.htm