Cooper Varmint Extreme model 21 in 204 Ruger

[Gmetme]

Hello Guys, as above there is a new one for sale in New Zealand for about $NZ 3500.
It , from the factory shoots really well with 50 gr Blitzkings and benchmark. The firearm looks beautiful, but I can't really justify buying it (I can afford it). I have a Kimber 204R and it shoots very very well, but a heavy bugger to carry with the s/s fluted barrel. This one for sale seems(or looks ) a bit lighter.
I don't shoot the 204 very often, but the Kimber really loves the Sierra 39ers. I have the reloading gear etc, but haven't reloaded anything yet...to busy kicking around...and a Garage FULL of junk.... I have bought all the 39 Sierra 39's I could find in NZfor the Kimber.
I'd buy it, even purely as a "legacy" gun as with the Kimber ( beautiful wood and accuracy), but still use it as the opportunities arise...which will be soon for turkeys and peacocks that need culling. Thoughts?

I just love the calibre...Cheers

[RowdyYates]

Must be a fast-twist barrel on that .204 Cooper: 50 gr. Blitzkings?!

[Gmetme]

That's what it shows and says on the 'for sale'. I didn't know Sierra made 50 gr .204 bullets..
The auction...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... 1391628243

[Gmetme]

Thanks for the answer, I haven't enquired any further about the twist etc, but I'd like a 204 which will shoot well with heavier bullets as they are easier to get here, as it looks like the 39 sbk's are not available anymore.. Cheers, Bob

[GunnScott]

Hmm, this looks like a great gun, overall. Thanks for sharing, Gmetme!
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[RowdyYates]

I'm thinking the factory test shooter had a "brain fart" and simply wrote the wrong bullet down on the target. Probably does several chamberings a day and forgot, e.g.: my Cooper .221 Fireball was tested with 50 gr. Sierra Blitzkings. All the .204s I've seen the targets of - including mine - were shot using 32 gr. Hornady V-Maxes (although mine does great with 39 SBKs.)
Love the Coopers. Wish I had a .204R M51 repeater, but now out of my $ range. Am considering a nice used .220 Swift as we speak.
Thanks for sharing.