I'm not privy to the inner thought process at Cooper, but it might have something to do with designing an internal magazine that will reliably feed those little rimed cartridges. Most .22 Hornet repeaters use use single stack detachable "clip" magazines that stick out beneath the stock, and many people find that unpleasing to the eye, especially on a high dollar rifle like the Cooper. Also, designing and manufacturing a clip for a rifle with low production numbers is not practical from a cost standpoint. Many accuracy buffs feel that a bolt action with no slot cut in the receiver or stock for a magazine is stiffer, and therefore conducive to better accuracy. You might give Cooper a call and see what they have to say.
