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The 54 is already available in 243AI, 1-10 twist. Better get your order in now so you can have it for next years hunt.

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I love my Model 52 .338-06

Just an update. As stated earlier, I purchased a Model 52 30-06 for an Elk hunt. It was also purchased with the idea that it will serve as my primary hunting rifle. Elk hunt in mid-October, success. Hit a 300 class bull from 304 yards. Very happy with my purchase. I personally live and hunt in Texas where we typically set up our deer blind about 75 to 100 yards from the feeder, so I had never made (or even attempted) a shot at 300 yards. Was very hesitant to take it but all ended well (well not so well from the Elk's perpective). Prior to this I always hunted with my 270 Remington (which I was and am very satisfied with), but now am considering another Cooper in a little lighter caliber (since Texas deer are not a whole lot bigger than my labrador).

I bought the 52 last year chambered in 30-06. I mainly hunt whitetails, but hope to hunt larger game in the future. Like BossLady said, it ain't sexy, but I'm confident it will get the job done on larger game if I do my part.


This group was shot during load development and so far has been the best group shot from this rifle. But groups less than 0.75" are the norm rather than the exception for this rifle and load.
Hope this helps

I have 2 Cooper M52, a Jackson Game in .280 and a Custom Classic in .30-06. Both shoot lights out and are great now that I have the bolt and ejection system. I think the Jackson carries and shoots off-hand a bit better for me, but otherwise very nice rifles.

I was going to say the same thing, but wasn't completely sure who said it. Was it Townsend Whelen?

Anyway, with modern loads you can push a 165 Partition to 2900, a 180 to nearly 2800, or even a 200 to 2600+. The last may not be the best choice for 400 yards, but it ain't shabby, either. The '06 isn't "neat", but imho it outclasses your other options.

That's a great-looking setup. Looks like money well spent.