Cooper rifle??

Anyone shoot a Cooper Classic 52 rifle in .270?

I’m wondering what brand/model/grain bullets you have found to work best. Just trying to find a place to start.

Thanks!

Did you get this new? I thought the test target they put in the box included ammo info so the buyer could match the results.

Yes, I have their load info, but that doesn’t mean it is necessarily optimal for that gun – although their test target was 1 hole at 50 yds… They also use matchkings, which I’d rather not use for hunting. The gamekings are built differently. The Berger VLD bullets seem a closer match at first glance, but I’m wondering if anyone has any first hand experience before I buy bullets. If not, I’ll start with Bergers and their powder, etc… I realize each gun is unique…

50yds? That seems putzy……. What I was thinking was if you liked the test target, perhaps you could research your way to the same formula, using your bullets of preference. But 50yds? What can you possibly conclude from 50yds?????

it’s a hell of a nice punt with hangtime…

50 yds…. Because they test fire all of their guns indoors to prove their .5MOA garauntee…. Which, as a fact of their facilities, happens to be a 50 yard, indoor, controlled environment range. Beats what any other manufacturer does for their buyer….

I have their load info, but wanted to take other users experience into consideration. Doesn’t look like I’ll find it here!

I agree that it’s more than other makers do for their buyer’s confidence but in reality, is 50yds really that impressive? I was under the impression they did 100yd targets.

I have to admit, I wish I had some experience with Cooper rifles! I’ve drooled over a few of them in my “window shopping” but I haven’t elevated to that expenditure range yet. Well, that’s not exactly true. I’ve dished out enough to own a couple but I have about 10 other toys instead. I’m kind of silly that way…….

If you wouldn’t mind, I’d love hearing how it all turns out for you. I still carry an interest in getting one and your input/experience would be of interest to me.

I shot the Cooper the other day for the first time to run it through the mnf recommended break-in procedure. 20 rounds of the cheapest ammo I could find at Scheels since I don’t have any .270 loaded up yet. It shot slightly sub MOA with those shells. Was consistently putting a few in the same hole at 106 yards, with one or two “fliers” less than an inch away per each 5 shot group. So far, I’m impressed. Can’t wait to get the right load worked up.

Fit, finish and feel are great. Very pretty gun. Bolt and magazine are both very smooth. Nice gun.

Mike

Bullet recommendations would depend on what you are going to hunt with it and where. Big difference between northern MN brush country whitetails and a western pronghorn hunt.

IMO the factors that influence accuracy are (in order of importance) bullet, powder, and loading techniques.

Beyond that, you’re very quickly into hair-splitting and it gets very difficult for the average shooter/reloader to sort out the signal from the noise.

The Cooper is a fine rifle and will give generations of good service if properly maintained. Certainly the accuracy of a Cooper, even with factory loads is more than adequate for hunting purposes anywhere in North America.

Grouse