handlerer2
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I had been reading about the Cooper Policy of replacing a shot out barrell for $125, and why don't other rifle makers have a similar policy.
I own a Cooper Mdl 22, Montana Varminter, 6.5x284, 1/8". I found this rifle marked down at the Scheels in Billings in 013, for $1700.
I had done research on this chambering and read all about it being a barrell burner. This has to be the best deal in the industry IMO.
I could have this rebarrelled to any of at least 20+ chamberings, from 22-250 to 9.3x64, all of the Ackely Improved from 22-250 to 30-06AI.
I had and still do wonder about the uses for a varmint rifle that will kill a Moose.
I wasn't shopping for 6.5x284, but had read about it's accuracy potential, so I purchased it.
I love this rifle! I had assemble everything from scratch. I tried to duplicate the test ammo from the target. I called the and spoke to same guy that had done the test. He gave a load for 142gr Sierra Matchking over 4831. I took 4 four rounds to zero. My first 3 round group was .3". I was impressed.
I own and reload for a couple of very intense chamberings, 340WBY and 300WBY. I don't hunt anymore and shooting the WBY's as range toys was losing it's joy.
I probably have close to 500 rounds through this rifle and so far so good, but according to many sources half my barrel life may be gone. SO The policy is I pay shipping and handling, include a check for $125 and I get a new barrell. I will just drive it over to Stevensville and take the tour of the factory.
Tell me you think of this and what other chamberings sound interesting to you.
I own a Cooper Mdl 22, Montana Varminter, 6.5x284, 1/8". I found this rifle marked down at the Scheels in Billings in 013, for $1700.
I had done research on this chambering and read all about it being a barrell burner. This has to be the best deal in the industry IMO.
I could have this rebarrelled to any of at least 20+ chamberings, from 22-250 to 9.3x64, all of the Ackely Improved from 22-250 to 30-06AI.
I had and still do wonder about the uses for a varmint rifle that will kill a Moose.
I wasn't shopping for 6.5x284, but had read about it's accuracy potential, so I purchased it.
I love this rifle! I had assemble everything from scratch. I tried to duplicate the test ammo from the target. I called the and spoke to same guy that had done the test. He gave a load for 142gr Sierra Matchking over 4831. I took 4 four rounds to zero. My first 3 round group was .3". I was impressed.
I own and reload for a couple of very intense chamberings, 340WBY and 300WBY. I don't hunt anymore and shooting the WBY's as range toys was losing it's joy.
I probably have close to 500 rounds through this rifle and so far so good, but according to many sources half my barrel life may be gone. SO The policy is I pay shipping and handling, include a check for $125 and I get a new barrell. I will just drive it over to Stevensville and take the tour of the factory.
Tell me you think of this and what other chamberings sound interesting to you.