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I was looking to buy a Cooper Excaliber in either a 25-06 or a 7mm-08 with the cerakote, and was wondering if they are worth the 2500.00 they are asking for them?
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The 7mm-08 would be. 1 pound lighter than the '06
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Is the 52 the long action and the 54 short action?
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Is the 52 the long action and the 54 short action? Yep. I don't have any repeaters (yet), but I have 21 and 22 models that I am very fond of. Your original question of value is very subjective in nature, but I think it's fair to say that you don't come across many unhappy Cooper owners. I believe Cooper is now making some stainless receivers, if that's of any interest. I can't swear that is accurate, so you'll want to check with someone to be sure.
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I was looking to buy a Cooper Excaliber in either a 25-06 or a 7mm-08 with the cerakote, and was wondering if they are worth the 2500.00 they are asking for them? $2500 seems high. I have an all stainless 54 in 7-08 on order with a custom serial number and custom stock color that is less than $2000. IMO--they're worth it. Nice rifles.
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I would agree that $2500.00 seems high. I have a Model 52 that wasn't near that a couple of years ago. A buddy just bought a 52 Jackson Hunter from 1st Stop and I am pretty sure it was $1695.00
Look around maybe!
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Price is way high.
I have had three Cooper rifles and liked them all. But sold them too.
As an example and for much less money you can buy a Remington 700 in the caliber you want. Then have it free floated, bed the action and maybe the action screws too, re-crown the barrel, and add a Timney Trigger. That rifle will be as light or lighter than the Excaliber and shoot just as well. The big thing is you will have a bunch of money, especially at a $2500 selling price, left in your pocket for ammo, scope, or chasing liquor and women.
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They are about $1800. First Stop has several on Gunsamerica
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You can have it Cerakoted on your own for MUCH less. I don't like their color but that's just me. The rifles however are FIRST rate.
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Have a Cooper M52 in .280 Rem.. They are pricey but worth every bit of money. I only wish I could afford more. It is my go to rifle for everything from Pronghorn to Oryx. My only complaint, if I had to come up with one, would be the the detachable box magazine. I prefer a standard magazine with bottom floor plate. That would be the only change I would make to my rifle. I would like to own one of there new models in 7mm mag
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I've had 5, and still have 3. I only sold the other two because I just could not bring myself to beat up their upgraded wood by hunting elk with them. They were replaced by two specialized stainless/synthetic customs, other wise I would have two more Coopers.
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$2,395 but no bids yet
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That's one of the nicest Cooper hunting rigs I've seen. She'd be veeeeery easy to fall in love with.
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That is a sweet looking rifle. What color would you call that?
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What caliber is that rifle? The magnums, model 56, are priced significantly above the standard long action, model 52. A good reason to opt for the .280 Improved, .338-06, or good 'ol 30-06. Another consideration; What's the cost of that rifle vs a custom. IMO you are getting quality as good as, or better, than some custom rifles I've had built. I don't know if you can find a better rifle at the prices Cooper charges.
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Thanks for the replies. The rifle I am looking at is like the one pictured above, except the color which is a olvie green, and is listed on gunbrokers from Cove Creek Outfitters.
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What caliber is that rifle? .25-06AI
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That is a sweet looking rifle. What color would you call that? Flat Dark Earth, according to the listing.
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Been studying Cooper rifles this afternoon. They are my hands-down favorite "factory" rifle. I gotta be careful though... too much of that kind of gun porn has led to more than one impulse buy! Did You Buy It Yet!? From what I am seeing, that is a good price on a ceracoated rifle, it's in a color and chambering you like,,, it it were me I be putting in a bid over $2500. (refer to above statement). Go take a look here: http://www.hendershots.net/gunRoom.aspx?catid=16Hendershots usually has a good selection of Coopers, and right now they have Excaliburs in 25-06, my favorite the .280 AI, another in 6mm and one in 7-08. You can buy them outright at $2195. I bought one in .17 HMR from them last summer and you couldn't ask for better people to deal with. I still see a few Excaliburs and Jackson Hunters on the 'net at $1799, including a JH in .284 on gunsamerica for $1939. They're out there, just depends on what you really want and how patient you are.
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