I too am not crazy about the new rifle market. I wanted, and looked for, a classic walnut stocked, better than average bolt action rifle and found one in the used market. It's a Cooper M52 Classic in 30-06, one of the older ones, not a current production. It's not a fancy one, kinda plain Jane for a Cooper. But it's solid, clean lines, well balanced and has a great trigger. The Kahles scope I put on it really compliments it. It will be hunted and taken out in the woods and hopefully, account for a deer or 2. I do look forward to what new comes out, just none of it excites me like it used to.
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