As said, the mini Mauser is tempting. I can smooth the action and finish the wood myself.

I have asked two dealers to find a used Sako. I will give them some time.,

New, there is not much difference in price between Cooper and the Sako Hunter. I don't see where Cooper does a light weight Sporter, and the price difference compared to Sako is negligible. Besides, between the two, Sako is my choice. In the days that I hunted with a new rig every year ( or even more often) I never had a complaint about Sako, other than weight on their long actions.

Thanks to all for your input.

Jack

"Do not blame Caesar, blame the people...who have...rejoiced in their loss of freedom....Blame the people who hail him when he speaks of the 'new, wonderful, good, society'...to mean ,..living fatly at the expense of the industrious." Cicero