I always really liked hearing from Rick and the others on Saubier.com about their Coopers. I have some Coopers, but I don't get the use out of them like those before me. I have/had to get my experiences through their exploits.In a few months Cooper rifles may be just something we talked about in the past. Hope I'm wrong but looks like the way they're headed. I didn't see a single rifle with a wood stock and a 22-250 was the smallest cartridge offered. Lots of big boomers though. We should all send them an email and tell them "thoughts and prayers" and RIP.
The Montana rifles were very well made. You could get a hand checkered wood stock, very smooth 3 lug action, a huge selection of chamberings and custom options, and choice of single shot or detachable magazine repeater. Most of them are highly accurate, and the standard models sold for under $2k for a long time. A Cooper is at least a notch or two above the nicest model 700 in every way.Were Cooper rifles known to be well made? The reason I'm asking is, as someone mentioned, there isn't a rifle on their site that's less than $4300.
What differentiates a Cooper from Savage or Remington?
Yes... quite a few, in fact. They rebarreled a lot of guns under warranty that originally went out the door with one particular brand.Many and maybe most, but not all. Cooper had a few barrel vendors throughout the years.
I would love to see a pic of the .222.Was very blessed to come across three Montana Varminters at the local Cabelas recently. A 204R, 222, and a 6.8 special. Not sure what possessed me to buy the 6.8, perhaps I thought I would rebarrel it to a 224 Valkyrie if it doesn't like the vmax in 6.8. It will definitely see pd duty in the future. I didn't notice till I got home the 222 had marked on the box end flap "customers wood" and she really is a beauty. BTW my 19-223 has a Pac-Nor and it has taken its share of pds past 500 yards.Was never too happy about Cooper going with Wilson for their barrels always thought for a couple bucks more they could have done better.In spite of Dan Coopers political/ girlfriend missteps I think he sure knew what we wanted. I enjoy my Coopers every time I get to shoot them. I will never forget the first 22ccm I saw at the Harrisburg show in Pa, for me that's when my love affair with the Montana Coopers began.Its sad to me that the NH rep thinks small calibers are only for old men, I knew at a young age the value of small calibers.Perhaps they will make another model 38 down the road,not holding my breath though. I guess the lesson learned here is appreciate what you have when you have it because you never know what the future will bring.
Matt
Will do, headed to the range right now to get some work done with the 6Dasher and some 109sI would love to see a pic of the .222.
Matt do you remember Tom's display of Coopers and Cascades. Shame his shop had to burn down.Was very blessed to come across three Montana Varminters at the local Cabelas recently. A 204R, 222, and a 6.8 special. Not sure what possessed me to buy the 6.8, perhaps I thought I would rebarrel it to a 224 Valkyrie if it doesn't like the vmax in 6.8. It will definitely see pd duty in the future. I didn't notice till I got home the 222 had marked on the box end flap "customers wood" and she really is a beauty. BTW my 19-223 has a Pac-Nor and it has taken its share of pds past 500 yards.Was never too happy about Cooper going with Wilson for their barrels always thought for a couple bucks more they could have done better.In spite of Dan Coopers political/ girlfriend missteps I think he sure knew what we wanted. I enjoy my Coopers every time I get to shoot them. I will never forget the first 22ccm I saw at the Harrisburg show in Pa, for me that's when my love affair with the Montana Coopers began.Its sad to me that the NH rep thinks small calibers are only for old men, I knew at a young age the value of small calibers.Perhaps they will make another model 38 down the road,not holding my breath though. I guess the lesson learned here is appreciate what you have when you have it because you never know what the future will bring.
Matt
Mount Rushmore is worth the trip too!Bought my first one maybe 20-25 years ago after seeing one at Scheels in the Mall on a trip to Mount Rushmore. Ordered a Model 21 Varmint in 222Rem as soon as I got home. Best rifle l have ever owned!
This tablet doesn't do this rifle justice at all. Not sure how I got so lucky with my Coopers all I really Need now is a 20 TacticalI would love to see a pic of the .222.
That’s beautiful. You were really fortunate to find that triple deuce, great caliber for a Cooper.This tablet doesn't do this rifle justice at all. Not sure how I got so lucky with my Coopers all I really Need now is a 20 Tactical![]()
Gorgeous. That's what a rifle is supposed to look like.
I noticed there wasn't a single model with a wood stock.As suspected the days of small caliber Coopers is history. Even if still offered, at current prices it is cheaper to go the custom route.
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