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Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them Big Stick #9105525 08/17/14
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 6,518 Western Kentucky lastround Campfire Tracker
lastround Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 6,518 Western Kentucky	Hell Stick, I can't even see a thousand yards. Getting old. (Grin) If we live long enough, we all have regrets. But the ones that nag at us the most are the ones in which we know we had a choice. Doug

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Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them Big Stick #9105528 08/17/14
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS S Spotshooter OP Campfire Ranger
OP Spotshooter Campfire Ranger S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS	Match Barrels take over a half year wait these days, and screwing one on isn't too cheap. Once I get a lathe that'll change but the wait time seems to always be a factor. I guess you could replace the stock on a cooper as fast or faster than a barrel on a kimber. Last edited by Spotshooter; 08/17/14. Spot shooter www.prairiefireprecision.com

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them lastround #9105529 08/17/14
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska	If you gave me 5 minutes of your time in the flesh,you'd be singing a veddy veddy different tune. Seen it 1000's of times..................(grin) Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them Spotshooter #9105532 08/17/14
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska	Originally Posted by Spotshooter Match Barrels take over a half year wait these days, and screwing one on isn't too cheap. Once I get a lathe that'll change but the wait time seems to always be a factor. I guess you could replace the stock on a cooper as fast or faster than a barrel on a kimber. Easy to score a barrel in a day..............(hint) Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them Big Stick #9105535 08/17/14
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska	Actually in seconds................. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

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Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them Big Stick #9105545 08/17/14
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 6,518 Western Kentucky lastround Campfire Tracker
lastround Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 6,518 Western Kentucky	Originally Posted by Big Stick If you gave me 5 minutes of your time in the flesh,you'd be singing a veddy veddy different tune. Seen it 1000's of times..................(grin) It's a long way up there, but who knows, maybe one of these days....... If we live long enough, we all have regrets. But the ones that nag at us the most are the ones in which we know we had a choice. Doug

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them lastround #9105553 08/17/14
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska	I hear through the grapevine,that a journey to The Milford...is never not worth the effort.................. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them Spotshooter #9109017 08/18/14
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,137 SW Missouri 8 8SNAKE Campfire Regular
8SNAKE Campfire Regular 8 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,137 SW Missouri	All depends on what you want to do. The Montucky is hard to beat if you're roaming the countryside looking for big game, but the Cooper has no flies on it either. If you're spending a day in the prairie dog towns, a Cooper has few equals this side of a full-blown custom. They are beautiful rifles that shoot very, very well. You don't see very many unhappy Cooper owners.

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them Big Stick #9109862 08/19/14
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 963 Clyde Park, MT D DLSguide Campfire Regular
DLSguide Campfire Regular D Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 963 Clyde Park, MT	I own 2 Cooper model 52s and both shoot better than I do. A 270 and 30/06. They are alittle heavy and I don't like the safety, but they are accurate and easy to shoot. I had trouble with the 30/06 and Cooper fixed the problem with a new barrel. That was a while ago when the company was smaller. I don't know how their service is now that they have expanded. I don't or never will own a Kimber. Just too many problems with poor shooting guns and their customer service is terrible. I was going to buy one and called Kimber to ask some questions. The people on the phone were NY City a-holes, so never any kimbers here. Just my opinion, but for the money, the Tikkas or the weatherby vanguards are the best bang for your buck. Last edited by DLSguide; 08/19/14.

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them DLSguide #9109939 08/19/14
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Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383	Originally Posted by DLSguide I own 2 Cooper model 52s and both shoot better than I do. A 270 and 30/06. They are alittle heavy and I don't like the safety, but they are accurate and easy to shoot. I had trouble with the 30/06 and Cooper fixed the problem with a new barrel. That was a while ago when the company was smaller. I don't know how their service is now that they have expanded. I don't or never will own a Kimber. Just too many problems with poor shooting guns and their customer service is terrible. I was going to buy one and called Kimber to ask some questions. The people on the phone were NY City a-holes, so never any kimbers here. Just my opinion, but for the money, the Tikkas or the weatherby vanguards are the best bang for your buck. 100% agreement, buying a high power rifle from a company in Yonkers New York GTFO. DId it once never again.

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Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them Oldelkhunter #9112273 08/20/14
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 426 Virginia G garCH Campfire Member
garCH Campfire Member G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 426 Virginia	i've had a cooper 54 in 260 for about 4 years and love it--even over my dakota 76 and beretta mato both of which I adore. all 3 absurdly accurate, smooth actions, fine handling and superb triggers. only gripe on the cooper is the safety. i'd buy another cooper in a heartbeat. Yesu ai zhongguo

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them garCH #9119865 08/23/14
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS S Spotshooter OP Campfire Ranger
OP Spotshooter Campfire Ranger S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS	I have to agree the safety is a bit weird, but no where as bad as some like the CZ setup. Spot shooter www.prairiefireprecision.com

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them 8SNAKE #9119884 08/23/14
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska	Originally Posted by 8SNAKE All depends on what you want to do. The Montucky is hard to beat if you're roaming the countryside looking for big game, but the Cooper has no flies on it either. If you're spending a day in the prairie dog towns, a Cooper has few equals this side of a full-blown custom. They are beautiful rifles that shoot very, very well. You don't see very many unhappy Cooper owners. I can build better,for less than Cooper loot,which happens to be throated/twisted per whim. Building heavy is easier,than building light and less expensive to boot............... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them Oldelkhunter #9119886 08/23/14
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska	Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter Originally Posted by DLSguide I own 2 Cooper model 52s and both shoot better than I do. A 270 and 30/06. They are alittle heavy and I don't like the safety, but they are accurate and easy to shoot. I had trouble with the 30/06 and Cooper fixed the problem with a new barrel. That was a while ago when the company was smaller. I don't know how their service is now that they have expanded. I don't or never will own a Kimber. Just too many problems with poor shooting guns and their customer service is terrible. I was going to buy one and called Kimber to ask some questions. The people on the phone were NY City a-holes, so never any kimbers here. Just my opinion, but for the money, the Tikkas or the weatherby vanguards are the best bang for your buck. 100% agreement, buying a high power rifle from a company in Yonkers New York GTFO. DId it once never again. Have yet to see a "bad" one,but am still trying...though in fairness,I couldn't speak in the first hand to more than a coupla dozen Montuckies. Hint. 'Course I know my way around a rifle.................... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them Spotshooter #9120196 08/23/14
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Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807	The Cooper rifle does not have features that I want. Some old rifles have had those features for decades. Not a rifle I am interested in. The Cooper seems to be a push feed with only a trigger safety. The machine work looks unfinished.

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them Savage_99 #9120237 08/23/14
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska	Dumb Don, I'm impressed that you can type while sucking your thumb and schitting your pants. Congratulations?!.................. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them Savage_99 #9120363 08/23/14
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter
Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807	Look at the final cut or chamfer as the barrels crown touches the rifling. That machine work is course and crude with chatter marks. All guns should be locked up when not in use!

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them Savage_99 #9120504 08/23/14
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska	It's ALL about the crown. Especially when forming Virgins. Kiss,find pressure and rock on. Hint. [img]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/600/w8p5.jpg[/img] Can see where this Thread is going to get REAL funny....................(hint) Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them Big Stick #9120517 08/23/14
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ RDFinn Campfire Ranger
RDFinn Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ	Go easy on him. He don't shoot much ya know.

Re: Any cooper high power rifle shooters about - don't hear much about them RDFinn #9120522 08/23/14
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,371 Paradise,Alaska	If she were paid a nickle for every shot she fired a year and the ammo were free...she'd owe money............... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

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