Recent content by lewwetzel

Glad I bought my three Coopers when I did. Between shopping the Cooper closeout and once-a-year $200 off at local dealers, and a lucky bid on Gunbroker, I have far less than four grand in new/LN Cooper 6mm Remington, .204R, and .221 Fireball rifles. None are repeaters, but all are from the Dan...

Can’t seem to post link, but CZ-USA sells a polymer 527 American stock. Don’t know the quality (whether it’s “Tupperware” or not, if it has pillars, etc.) $125, SKU 19920; out of stock, of course.

Am thinking I recently saw one over on gunsinternational.com, probably in the Varmint Rifle section.

Been one over on saubier.com

Just so some poor soul doesn’t go searching for “39 Hornady” bullets: Did you mean to say Sierra, as in Blitzking? (Although I’ve never found them to be cheaper than Hornadys, which are 40 and 32 grain.) I’ve long-regretted passing on one of those Remington XR-100s in .204, but already having a...

Had me scratching my head too, then remembered those Savage Model 25s were originally intended to be offered in that chambering for FN pistol ammo. Pretty sure Savage never followed through, though; rare as hens’ teeth if they’re out there....

Know what you’re wanting, but fwiw Remington never made a short-action Sendero per se. The VSSF and 5R models are the closest to what you’re looking for, although the stock colors (dark green vs. black), barrel fluting and material, etc. may vary, depending on model or year made. In recent...

Agree with the above statement claiming the 70-grain bullets seem to be the “sweet spot” for 6mm varmint bullets; I use either Sierra Blitzkings or Nosler Ballistic Tips in that weight. Regarding the Hornady V-Max: IME - similar to performance in the smaller calibers - they tend to splash more...

Love that tung oil. Among other things, I use that pure tung (not the varnish-ey stuff sold in hardware stores) cut 30% w/mineral spirits on the veneer of my vintage JBL speakers. It brings out the grain better, with more “depth” than the recommended linseed oil; more durable, too. Never thought...

Great choice. Yeah, those 783 Varmints are getting great reviews; I’ve seen tests on two (.22-250 and .243) and both shot under an inch with factory ammo. Along with the features stated, I like the big bolt handle and metal dbm. Of course, barrel changes will be a snap and I believe at least one...

Has anyone tried the new Sierra Prairie Enemy loaded ammo? Haven’t seen any sign of those 36 grain Blitzking bullets being sold separately.

Been a Winchester 70 in that $ range over on Rimfire Central classifieds for a while. Also, am thinking I saw a .223 WSSM Browning listed in Cabela’s/Bass Pro used rifles, possibly in their Mitchell (SD) store; at one time they would ship between stores if one showed real interest.

“Needing” something to slot between my .22 WMR and beloved .221 Fireball, I bought a .17 Hornet a few years back but wasn’t too impressed. I then bought a CZ 527 in .22 Hornet, intending to someday have it converted to .19 Calhoon. Hasn’t happened yet, but nice to know James is still out there...

Oops. Thought this was the Varmint Hunting section. I must have clicked “Classifieds” by mistake. That price is a bit high for a used single-shot Cooper, btw.

Do you think the report from that WSM is any less loud than that of your .22 Hornet? I’ve got one place I hunt that could use more than a WMR/HMR but even a Hornet is a bit sharp for shooting near (away from) the bike path the property backs up to. (Not that I’d normally care much, but a lot of...