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 cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/22/12 01:24 AM
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ccoker
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/22/12 01:25 AM
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BOBO the Clown
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kind of a big deal
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I should make this a sticky and change the the title to the best Texas combo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/22/12 01:25 AM
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BOBO the Clown
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kind of a big deal
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Owe and that's bad arse!!!
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/22/12 01:26 AM
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dee
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"A vote is like a rifle; it's usefulness depends on the character of the user" Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/22/12 01:33 AM
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kmon11
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Looks good, bet she shoots better.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/22/12 02:21 AM
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/22/12 02:27 AM
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Chuck McDonald
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I should make this a sticky and change the the title to the best Texas combo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes you should!!!
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/22/12 04:23 AM
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Where's that fence? I might take a chance on snagging it 
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/22/12 04:29 AM
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/23/12 04:45 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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A) just wanted to look a beautiful gun again
B)need range report
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/27/12 07:17 PM
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/27/12 07:26 PM
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took it out a few days ago for initial sight in and break in per the Cooper manual, shoot 5, clean, repeat tried factory loads (all 100g), all under an inch 100g Etip load from Nosler was .5 got it sighted in with those with a 250 yard zero Will get back out this week and run some more through it before starting on any handloads.. like to get out to the lease to nail a coyote or hog soon! details and more pictures: http://tacticalgunreview.com/blog/2012/08/staff-sneak-peak-cooper-firearms-custom-25-06/
Last edited by ccoker; 08/27/12 07:28 PM.
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/27/12 08:01 PM
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kmon11
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Sounds good sofar. But it is about what to expect from a Cooper. Good accuracy with about any load and very good with what they like.
Any Initial thoughts comparing the Cooper to the Nosler?
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/27/12 08:23 PM
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hmm
that's a tough one
the Nosler is more "modern", synthetic stock, cerakote finish.. etc..
Both are light but the Cooper is a tad lighter.
Both have very nice triggers.
Both fit well and handle well.
The Cooper has a more refined stock feel, it just feels like it was hand shaped until it just melts into your hands.
To be honest, I had spoken with Cooper about this well over a year ago and ended up buying the Nosler as I was so impressed with the caliber and the rifle.
I had actually cancelled this build but Mike told me he was going to go ahead and build it anyways and it would be ready when I was...
Got a phone call out of the blue and said it was ready.
crap, cool, but I just went through a layoff at work, NOT ideal timing.. it's on long term T&E and I am sure I will pony up for it as able.
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/27/12 08:36 PM
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kmon11
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Know what you are talking about on the layoff at work thing. Got hit this year after living the layoff working world for 12 years. It has slowed my purchases down a lot.
Thanks for comparing the 2 for us. Love the look and feel of blued steel and walnut on a fine firearm. Somehow it just feels more like a good hunting tool.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
[Re: ccoker]
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08/27/12 08:53 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/27/12 08:56 PM
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Great looking rifle! Cooper is next on my list of rifles.
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/27/12 08:57 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Mine too!! Feel the need for a 22" 7-08
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/27/12 08:59 PM
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Sure
I also like the cheek weld better on the Cooper
Minor but noticeable
I may take my USO 3-17 off the 308 and put on the 280AI and try it at 1k
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/27/12 09:07 PM
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But how does it shoot!!??
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/27/12 09:34 PM
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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08/27/12 11:10 PM
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Oh, I missed that part. Thanks!
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Re: cooper 25-06 and Swarovski
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09/07/12 05:37 PM
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