The only Cooper repeater I have is a model 54 (medium length action), it has a wood stock and a fluted 24 inch barrel. I am probably not as unbiased as I should be about it since I am a Cooper slut but to me the Sako 85 feels heavier and not as "lively" as the Cooper.

If you are anywhere near Prophet River Firearms they have quite a few Coopers on hand and you could get a feel for them there.

drover

223 Rem, my favorite cartridge - you can't argue with truckloads of dead PD's and gophers.

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