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04-18-2017, 06:40 PM
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I own and use a sako 85 and it is a really is a good rifle. There is zero to complain about except maybe the price. However I have looked at and fondled the sako carbonlight it was the next level. If I had money to burn, I would certainly look closer at it. I'm not sure what they cost but I'm guessing over 3k.
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04-18-2017, 06:46 PM
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I own and use a sako 85 and it is a really is a good rifle. There is zero to complain about except maybe the price. However I have looked at and fondled the sako carbonlight it was the next level. If I had money to burn, I would certainly look closer at it. I'm not sure what they cost but I'm guessing over 3k.
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The carbonlights are well over $3000, and they have an extremely long LOP which can make it difficult to mount some scopes to obtain the proper eye relief. Sako also made the Bavarian carbines with a very long LOP, but at least a wood stock is easy to shorten.
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04-18-2017, 07:22 PM
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Have I got a deal for you. Rmef Rem 700 xcr2 in a 300 rum.
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haha. No thanks. 7mm reg mag is all this shoulder can handle...maybe a 300 win in a heavier rifle.
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04-18-2017, 07:32 PM
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haha. No thanks. 7mm reg mag is all this shoulder can handle...maybe a 300 win in a heavier rifle.
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I hear ya. Lol. Be intrested in what you end up with.
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04-25-2017, 08:20 PM
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rifle has been chosen
Thanks for all the suggestions.
I decided to go with another Cooper. I just love the feel of the Model 54 (short action) Jackson Hunter with a 22" barrel. It balances and shoulders so well, my favourite Cooper model by far.
Clay, from Prophet River, has a 7mm-08 in full stainless & synthetic coming in a couple of months, when it does it will be mine.
I own 2 Coopers already. Cooper Firearms and Clay have been top notch when dealing with a issue that came up in the past. Lets face it, problems sometimes come up and when they do its how they are dealt with that makes the experience, good or bad.
With Cooper and Prophet River my experience has been fantastic. They are getting my money again.
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04-25-2017, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jayquiver
Thanks for all the suggestions.
I decided to go with another Cooper. I just love the feel of the Model 54 (short action) Jackson Hunter with a 22" barrel. It balances and shoulders so well, my favourite Cooper model by far.
Clay, from Prophet River, has a 7mm-08 in full stainless & synthetic coming in a couple of months, when it does it will be mine.
I own 2 Coopers already. Cooper Firearms and Clay have been top notch when dealing with a issue that came up in the past. Lets face it, problems sometimes come up and when they do its how they are dealt with that makes the experience, good or bad.
With Cooper and Prophet River my experience has been fantastic. They are getting my money again.
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You can never go wrong dealing with Clay. I have bought a dozen Coopers from him, and some higher end shotguns, and I may be making my biggest firearm purchase ever from him in the near future.
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04-25-2017, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jayquiver
Thanks for all the suggestions.
I decided to go with another Cooper. I just love the feel of the Model 54 (short action) Jackson Hunter with a 22" barrel. It balances and shoulders so well, my favourite Cooper model by far.
Clay, from Prophet River, has a 7mm-08 in full stainless & synthetic coming in a couple of months, when it does it will be mine.
I own 2 Coopers already. Cooper Firearms and Clay have been top notch when dealing with a issue that came up in the past. Lets face it, problems sometimes come up and when they do its how they are dealt with that makes the experience, good or bad.
With Cooper and Prophet River my experience has been fantastic. They are getting my money again.
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That sounds like a real winner, I've eyeballed that exact rifle a couple times when Clay had them in stock...but I can't believe it will shoot or feel any better than my Model 700 B&C in 7mm-08 that I had Corlanes bed and tune up, so spent that money on a revolver or two more than likely . My favorite cartridge by far for pretty much any occasion. I will say that I like the 24" barrel on mine, the 22" on the Cooper had me wondering if it would have similar mv, and shoulder and balance....let us know how you love it!
Edit: As an aside, I've seen Clay is stocking some rifles from Legendary Arms Works. I've read some really good reviews on them, but never had the chance to handle one. Does anyone have any real world experience with them and can comment? They look and sound like an excellent product as well, and I am considering maybe trying one in .308.
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04-25-2017, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck
That sounds like a real winner, I've eyeballed that exact rifle a couple times when Clay had them in stock...but I can't believe it will shoot or feel any better than my Model 700 B&C in 7mm-08 that I had Corlanes bed and tune up, so spent that money on a revolver or two more than likely . My favorite cartridge by far for pretty much any occasion. I will say that I like the 24" barrel on mine, the 22" on the Cooper had me wondering if it would have similar mv, and shoulder and balance....let us know how you love it!
Edit: As an aside, I've seen Clay is stocking some rifles from Legendary Arms Works. I've read some really good reviews on them, but never had the chance to handle one. Does anyone have any real world experience with them and can comment? They look and sound like an excellent product as well, and I am considering maybe trying one in .308.
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I love the 7mm-08! I currently have a Jackson Game (wood and blued barrel) in a 7mm-08, it is the rifle I always grab, its shoulders/points/carries perfectly for me.
I hope my Cooper shoots as well as your trued up Remington, but as far as feel goes, The Jackson Hunter/Game stock design it is the best feeling/fitting stock I have handled... and I have handled a lot. For me its worth it. A stock is like a pair of shoes...they must fit.
re: LAW, I wouldn't touch one right now. Call Clay before pulling the trigger on one.
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04-25-2017, 09:32 PM
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Keep it simple. You are not going to be young forever. Stainless steel, with a good fiberglass stock, and a lightweight scope and mounts. 300 Winchester would be as big as I would go. 2.2-3.5 to 10 by 40-42 mm scope. Anything bigger is for highly specialized game. 8.25-8.5 pounds there abouts.
It is your rifle, so get what you like. What safety do you prefer? Do you want a detachable box magazine, or will a conventional magazine? Make a list and then after determining your wants, pull the trigger.
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04-26-2017, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jayquiver
I love the 7mm-08! I currently have a Jackson Game (wood and blued barrel) in a 7mm-08, it is the rifle I always grab, its shoulders/points/carries perfectly for me.
I hope my Cooper shoots as well as your trued up Remington, but as far as feel goes, The Jackson Hunter/Game stock design it is the best feeling/fitting stock I have handled... and I have handled a lot. For me its worth it. A stock is like a pair of shoes...they must fit.
re: LAW, I wouldn't touch one right now. Call Clay before pulling the trigger on one.
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Thanks for advice on LAW, will talk to Clay. The Cooper stocks are excellent I agree, sooner or later I will have to have one.
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04-26-2017, 03:26 PM
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Good choice, Jay! What color stock?
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04-26-2017, 03:47 PM
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This right here. I had the weatherby S2 and it shot laser beams with any factory ammo I fed it. The synthetic stock on it is pretty high quality in my opinion but I threw a boyds stock on it eventually. I couldn't picture myself spending $3000 dollars on my hunting rifle. But I don't baby my rifle either.
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04-26-2017, 09:40 PM
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Good choice, Jay! What color stock?
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Black and red. There standard stock colour. It's nice.
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04-26-2017, 09:42 PM
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It's my fav color. Much nicer than the green or tan.
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04-26-2017, 10:37 PM
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I thought you were buying a Nula?
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04-27-2017, 08:38 AM
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I thought you were buying a Nula?
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too much money for me right now. Would like to hold one before I spend that kind of money.
Prophet River works for me with their consignment option and the price was "right"
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04-27-2017, 08:42 AM
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too much money for me right now. Would like to hold one before I spend that kind of money.
Prophet River works for me with their consignment option and the price was "right"
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Maybe hold out a little longer and wait for a Barret Fieldcraft?
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04-27-2017, 09:01 AM
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Maybe hold out a little longer and wait for a Barret Fieldcraft?
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I have seen it on some reviews/releases online. I will probably sell my Cooper Rem Mag when I "find" my next rifle.
Coopers short actions, M54's are sweet, Cooper magnum actions aren't my favourite, 26" barrels, little heavy, don't balance carry like their short actions.
The model 54's are about 6.5 pds, bare, with a 22" barrel which is a nice weight for me.
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