coopers are awesome rifles they are semi custom rifles. 17hmr is a very accurate caliber. A cooper lvt would be too heavy to lug around very far. If you buy a cooper make sure you get the box or it really is not worth purchasing unless you get a fire sale price on it. That little laminated test target is a must have. 1600-2000 dollars is a ball park figure. I like nice wood so i pay according to the wood quality.