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My booklet on my Mdl 21, 20 vt, (assume it would be the same for .204) says front action screw 35 in lbs. Rear action screw is 25 in lbs.

I like it!

I have been buying from Midsouth, but after my recent purchase from Brad, I'm really happy. Good prices, quick service, and reasonable shipping..........can't beat that!

One of my .204's has over 3000 rounds thru it, and will still shoot 1/2" at 200 yds. The throat looks pretty bad, but it still shoots!

The only downside I can see is having to WAIT till it gets in! Congrats........you'll be happy.

Check out my previous post "Think the target tells all...". I think it is a pretty good evaluation of Cooper rifles. This was my FIRST Cooper rifle.......now have three. I guess it is a curse. I prefer to call it having a great looking rifle that shoots great!

Rifle looks great and accurate too! Gotta be happy with that.

When the time comes, I'll send it back to Cooper. I'm sure there are better barrels out there, (and maybe not), but I sure can't argue with the round count and accuracy from the original barrel.

Trying to make up my mind to rebarrel now, before next pd trip, or try to get another trip out of my Cooper Varminter, .204. I have a little over 3000 rounds thru my Cooper, and I did have it bore scoped "before" my last trip. A lot of heat cracking in the throat, but still did a good job ...

I would just "bounch" the but of the rifle on a carpeted floor.....5-6" should be fine. At least, that works for me.

Buy a Cooper rifle, great shooters and less than a custom build. I'm sure other Cooper shooters will chime in later!

My go-to powder in both my 204's is Benchmark. I shoot 32 gr Blitzkings in one gun, and 39 gr Blitzkings in the other. However, some "limited" experiments with 10X was very good too. Could be your gun just may not shoot the Blitzkings.

I spoke to a tech at Hornady a couple of weeks ago, he said the z-max was exactly the same bullet, except for the bullet tip color. I have seen some good deals on these bullets, but you have to get on a "waiting list". But, good things (and prices) are worth waiting for.

with some decent groups. Shot groups at 200-500 yds with a slight wind, but more mirage. I shot the first group at 500 and had to drive to the hanger to see where the shots hit (about 5" to the right), marked with a slash. Went back and shot the next group (circled) which was even better. The l...

Cabelas has a pretty good price, but better hurry. Their sales on brass and bullets may just last for a few days. Check their website. They did have free shipping over $99.