My first rifle at age 8, was a Cooey "Sure shot" ( early 39) that my dad paid $5 for. Once I mastered it I could shoot pennies stuck in a check in a log all day over the open sights. Since then I've owned many 60s and 600s....Great little rifles and a huge part of our Canadian gun heritage. Once you have one you want more. Extraction can be weak on the single shots... extractor wear. You can see the peining on the face quite clearly.
School Me On Cooeys...
- Thread starter thegazelle
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geez, that looks real nice! thx for posting.This Mossberg Shottie was done with Birchwood Casey Tru Oil has the highest reflectivity 70–90%(5 coats)
If you're after a 'High Gloss' finish, that's the one!
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This stock was done Minwax Antique Oil. 25–35% (5 coats)
If you're after a more satin look.
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Tung is in the middle somewhere (40–70% reflectivity).
First few stocks I did, was 50% Tru Oil - 50% Boiled linseed oil. (Almost the same a Tung)
Key to all is prep before applying and allow tons of time between coats.
Some might say " If you don't like the gloss, you could scratch it up with steel wool.
Could never understand why you wouldn't just apply the right one in the first place.
Cooey was always a low priced entry level .22. The bolt action repeater was fairly hard to operate for a youngster, even some adults. The semi auto not that reliable. Personally never owned one nor will I, but worked on hundreds of them.
The rifles and parts today are way over priced for the quality you get ... but they have become somewhat collectible for some reason.
The rifles and parts today are way over priced for the quality you get ... but they have become somewhat collectible for some reason.
