Sako vs Cooper

The Cooper will be a single shot,and the Sako will be a repeater.The Cooper will come with scope bases,while the Sako won't.Cooper will have a better accuracy guarantee.
 
I used to think Sako were the most accurate factory rifles made....until I bought a Cooper.

As far as repeating, that is getting close for Cooper. For the 204, I load mine 1 at a time anyway.

If you shot the barrel out, I bet Clay could get it back to the factory for a new one?

Both rifles are great but personally I would choose the Cooper.
 
The Cooper has more class, and I suspect much better resale value. If accuracy is the only quest, then a Savage LRPV may very well outshoot them both.
 
diemaco said:
Those Coopers sure are nice, but isn't that kind of pushing the limits of the "factory rifle" class?
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Not really. Especially since the guys who own Wilson barrels now own them. One or two guys assembling a few rifles a month out of components they subcontract is not a factory. Dozens of guys making hundreds of rifles from their own barrels and actions make it a factory to me. I am sure the Ferrari factory is different than a Kia factory but they are both factory cars. But good point it is not a mass production factory like we are used to hearing about.
 
Sako may be better value, and will only give you 1/2 moa instead of 3/8 moa like the cooper. My bet is the Sako is a tougher rifle and can handle extremes better, but no imperical proof. Have yet to find someone that is not SUPER happy with their cooper, Sako guys are also happy, just seems the cooper guys are happier. FWIW
 
Sako may be better value, and will only give you 1/2 moa instead of 3/8 moa like the cooper.
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How is Sako the better value?My Jackson Hunters are only $150 dollars to $200 more than a Sako 85.A spare magazine for a Cooper costs half as much,and the Cooper can be scoped for less cost using good quality mounts.The Cooper comes with a fiberglass stock,compared to the molded plastic used on the Sako.

My bet is the Sako is a tougher rifle and can handle extremes better, but no imperical proof.
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I much prefer the recoil lug system used by Cooper,and I believe it to be a stronger design than the lug system used on the Sako 85.Sako uses a molded plastic stock,while Cooper uses a fiberglass stock with an aluminum bedding block to make it more rigid.
 
stubblejumper said:
How is Sako the better value?My Jackson Hunters are only $150 dollars to $200 more than a Sako 85.A spare magazine for a Cooper costs half as much,and the Cooper can be scoped for less cost using good quality mounts.The Cooper comes with a fiberglass stock,compared to the molded plastic used on the Sako.



I much prefer the recoil lug system used by Cooper,and I believe it to be a stronger design than the lug system used on the Sako 85.Sako uses a molded plastic stock,while Cooper uses a fiberglass stock with an aluminum bedding block to make it more rigid.
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Sako make a wood stock aswell.
 
stubblejumper said:
How is Sako the better value?My Jackson Hunters are only $150 dollars to $200 more than a Sako 85.A spare magazine for a Cooper costs half as much,and the Cooper can be scoped for less cost using good quality mounts.The Cooper comes with a fiberglass stock,compared to the molded plastic used on the Sako.



I much prefer the recoil lug system used by Cooper,and I believe it to be a stronger design than the lug system used on the Sako 85.Sako uses a molded plastic stock,while Cooper uses a fiberglass stock with an aluminum bedding block to make it more rigid.
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Never met a Cooper guy who wasn't extremely happy with his purchase, they are great guns. As for durability, only referring to the things you can't see and will only learn about over time and under stress, no need to discuss it as most folks will never take their rifles there. As for me, its Sako.
 
Integral bases, all stainless contruction, and the simplicity of the 1 piece bolt all make me prefer the Sako to the Cooper. With that said I wouldnt own a 85....I think they are cheesy compared to the 75 series.
 
If Cooper would ever make a stainless action I'd be in. Those Blued actions on a Stainless bbl are so ugly it hurts. Its like buying a new Challenger and having sweet rims up front and your spare on the back. It doesnt hurt performance but looks like sh!t. The blued wood models I have to say are very classy.
 
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