Brian, There is just something about a nice wood stocked rifle. I have not owned a Cooper but have handled them and they are nice. What I have purchased recently was a custom upgraded Pre 64 Winchester in 25-06. It shoots a single ragged hole at 100 yards. Stocked in a beautiful piece of English Walnut back in the 80’s by a local known guns with my the name of Frank Wells.
Someone spent a lot of money to build this rifle. Its in 99% condition.
I believe there are some real bargain shooters out there right now. I paid a fraction of what this rifle would cost to build. Everyone is buying Composite stocked rifles including myself.
I did buy a Fierce in 300 Win. Mag. Last year.
