The CZ is a good suggestion but for an out of the box shooter I would go Tikka in a heartbeat. So what if the action is a bit longer, the rifle itself is a very light rifle, they shoot well right out of the box. All that is needed is to add a scope and go shoot. Not only that but by careful shopping they can be picked up for around $500 - quite a bargain for something that works as well as they do.

I too am curious about this statement concerning Coopers -

Originally Posted By: rainierrifleco
To be more specific the safety and whole trigger mechanism on the cooper is kinda chesy compared to the bullet proof sako.. I have seen some trouble wit them and broken firing pins..

Would you care to expound on this? I have shot Coopers since the first year they were introduced, have owned, and still own, quite a few. Between myself, friends who have them, and numerous other folks I know throughout the country who own them I am unaware of these issues.

drover


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

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