Cooper model 36

[ter]

I have a centerfire rifle for sale on another forum. A guy offered to trade a Cooper model 36 in a McMillian stock. I asked for pics, but I did not get any yet, but he does want to meet for the trade. He said it was like new. So, is the 36 a good rifle? I imagine it is like a 1710?

[silhouette13]

i havent heard of the 36, but have been a fan of coopers for years, there sb model is the 52. that is very nice indeed.

[Bob Mc Alice]

The Cooper 36 preceded the current model 57 series .22's They are well made rifles more closely resembling the first and second generation Kimber model 82's. Found this for some pictures...http://www.auctionarms.com/closed/displ ... =9273798.0

[ter]

The one he wants to trade has a McMillian stock. I saw that a Jewel trigger was optional, but not available now? I was concerned the trigger was now as good as a 1710. I have a few Anschutz rifles, so I really don't need anything inferior. I was trading a Winchester M70 Super grade in 300 Winmag. It is a newer model from the 90s.

[ter]

I made the trade, it it is a pretty cool rifle. It is very light at 7 pounds 5 ounces with a 25X Leupold FX3 and Talley rings. It is pretty barrel heavy, and the McMillian stock is not routed behind the buttplate for weight. It would be easy to route out the stock and add weight. Anyway, the thing is crazy accurate. I had a tough time chambering RWS, but Wolf squeezed in. I think the complete bullet is seated in the rifling. I have a bunch of Anschutz rifles, and none is chambered as tight or short as this Cooper. I only had time to test it at 40meters, but it was all one tiny hole. Initially the trigger was set to about 8 ounces, and I adjusted it up to 18 ounces for the quick test. I think I can get a crisp 2 pounds. I actually prefer the Cooper trigger to the Anschutz 1710/12 units. While the Cooper is a single stage, it breaks really clean. The magazine is a Savage, but my Anschutz and Savage mags don't fit for some reason.