So I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a 300 win mag Cooper 92 backcountry to use as an elk etc hunting rifle. Planning on putting a March 3-24x52 on it for a relatively lightweight package. I have a few questions and would like to plan some things out before pulling the trigger on the purchase.
Does anybody have experience with shooting heavy high bc bullets out of it? I'd like to use 215 berger hybrids or the 212 eldx. I don't think it will have any trouble mag feeding bullets touching the lands. Cooper told me that the mag box is 3.660". Judging from a different gun, I had the bullets loaded to a 3.625" coal - I know that's not an exact science, but in the right ballpark. Those bullets measured 2.856" to the ogive. Cooper said that it's a Sami spec chamber measuring 2.794" from bolt face to ogive. Based on my limited knowledge of the subject, it sounds like I can get the bullets to mag feed while touching the lands. Correct?
Second question. I'm considering having Cooper Cerakote the rifle. They charge $360 plus around $200 to have a finished gun broken down and reassembled for Cerakoting so I don't have to wait 6 months. Would you have Cooper do the Cerakote work, or somebody local? They said it doesn't void the warranty if somebody else does it, but I didn't know how that may change tolerances of bedding the rifle, etc. Also wondering if it is worth Cerakoting Stainless rifle? Does it improve corrosion resistance much? It would be nice for 10 day hunts without oiling the gun.
Has anybody mounted a pic rail on the stock for a modular evolution bipod? Any mounting troubles? Any recommendations on a rail with sling attachment point?
Has anybody replaced their break with a side discharge break for shooting prone? Suggestions on breaks that wouldn't look ridiculous? 1/2"x28" thread.
Last question! What ring setup would be best for mounting the March? What rings and rail (if necessary) would you recommend?
Thanks for help with any of my many questions! I appreciate it!
Does anybody have experience with shooting heavy high bc bullets out of it? I'd like to use 215 berger hybrids or the 212 eldx. I don't think it will have any trouble mag feeding bullets touching the lands. Cooper told me that the mag box is 3.660". Judging from a different gun, I had the bullets loaded to a 3.625" coal - I know that's not an exact science, but in the right ballpark. Those bullets measured 2.856" to the ogive. Cooper said that it's a Sami spec chamber measuring 2.794" from bolt face to ogive. Based on my limited knowledge of the subject, it sounds like I can get the bullets to mag feed while touching the lands. Correct?
Second question. I'm considering having Cooper Cerakote the rifle. They charge $360 plus around $200 to have a finished gun broken down and reassembled for Cerakoting so I don't have to wait 6 months. Would you have Cooper do the Cerakote work, or somebody local? They said it doesn't void the warranty if somebody else does it, but I didn't know how that may change tolerances of bedding the rifle, etc. Also wondering if it is worth Cerakoting Stainless rifle? Does it improve corrosion resistance much? It would be nice for 10 day hunts without oiling the gun.
Has anybody mounted a pic rail on the stock for a modular evolution bipod? Any mounting troubles? Any recommendations on a rail with sling attachment point?
Has anybody replaced their break with a side discharge break for shooting prone? Suggestions on breaks that wouldn't look ridiculous? 1/2"x28" thread.
Last question! What ring setup would be best for mounting the March? What rings and rail (if necessary) would you recommend?
Thanks for help with any of my many questions! I appreciate it!
