New Cast Boolit Shooter?

[Beau Cassidy]

Maybe. Maybe not. I have been wanting a once in a lifetime rifle for a while and since I guess my life is probably half over or more I better get on the stick. After doing a lot of looking and trying to be reasonable about things I found this little jewel. Its a Cooper Model 52 Westerner in .30 caliber issue of 1906- my favorite rifle caliber. I ordered a Swarovski Z-6 2.5 by 14 scope for it today. Now I gotta get out West to break it in. The test target was literally 3 rounds in one hole.

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[Beau Cassidy]

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And of course my newest Little Buddy- Diesel- is supervising every move I make while she takes care a load of clean clothes....

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[leadman]

Very nice gun! I would be scared to take it outdoors--Not. I'm sure you will enjoy every minute with your new possesions.

Post some targets when you can.

[crabo]

Very nice!

[square butte]

Holy Cow- What a piece of wood - Nice case color too

[shaggist]

You picked the best, in my opinion, caliber you could possibly have picked, in one of the prettiest guns I have ever seen. The 30-06 is the most versatile cartridge ever invented. I have cartridges from 55 grains (Remington Accelerator) to 280 grains (Rem-Umc Military loading) and everthing in between. With so many projectiles available to you by the different bullet manufacturers, you can taylor your load to the specific species and size animal you will be hunting. Everything from prairie dogs to brown bear have been taken with this caliber, and, if well aimed, it will do the job everytime.
Welcome to the World of the 30-06!

[Beau Cassidy]

It makes my 3rd .30/06. Its a good 'un.

[Certaindeaf]

Wow. Very nice!

I love my '06.. my second gun..an 03-A3. Still have it.

[geargnasher]

Holy Cow- What a piece of wood - Nice case color too

My thoughts exactly. That's a particularly fine example of a Cooper. Congratulations!

Gear

[littlejack]

Very nice rifle. I love the color case hardening. One cannot go wrong with the ole -06.
Jack

[Moonie]

My firearms are much more utilitarian, that sir is a work of art.

[theperfessor]

Very pretty gun!

[Reload3006]

That is one work of art. to purty to shoot. Congrats.

[Wayne Smith]

Definitely once in a lifetime rifle for most any of us! Beautiful piece of working art.

[parson48]

Fine looking firearm! Great caliber too.

[runfiverun]

don't bring it out here you'll just scuff it up and get it covered in dust.