MANUFACTURER · UPDATED MAY 16, 2026
Used Cooper Firearms Values 2026:
Used Cooper Firearms Values 2026:
Every Model, Every Caliber.
Cooper Firearms of Montana was founded in 1990 in Stevensville, Montana. Cooper produces premium-tier custom bolt-action rifles guaranteed to shoot 0.5 MOA at 100 yards. The Model 21, 22, 38, 52, 54, and 57M rimfire are all hand-built single-shot or repeater bolt-actions. Cooper rifles are positioned as semi-custom hunting rifles with grade-AAA walnut and hand-fitted actions. MSRP runs $2,500-7,000 depending on grade and configuration.
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Centerfire Bolt-Action Rifles
Cooper's centerfire 21, 22, 38, 52, 54 series.
Rimfire Bolt-Action Rifles
Cooper's premium rimfires.
Limited Editions / Custom Shop
Cooper Custom Shop hand-engraved and presentation-grade rifles.
Cooper Firearms Value FAQ
Is the 0.5 MOA accuracy guarantee real?
Yes — Cooper guarantees 0.5 MOA at 100 yards with handloaded ammunition (sometimes broader with factory ammo). Each rifle ships with an actual 3-shot group target signed by the testing technician. Rifles that don't meet spec are reworked before shipment.
Why are Cooper rifles so expensive?
Each rifle is hand-built by a single rifle-maker, hand-fitted action to receiver, hand-bedded stock, individually-lapped barrel, and quality control inspection at each stage. AAA-grade walnut is selected by hand. Production capacity is roughly 2,000 rifles per year company-wide. MSRP runs $2,500-7,500.
What's the difference between Western Classic and Classic?
Western Classic adds figured walnut stock with cheekpiece, jeweled bolt, and engraved bottom metal. Classic is the entry-level configuration with standard-grade walnut. Both share the same Cooper action and accuracy guarantee.
Are pre-2018 (pre-acquisition) Cooper rifles different?
Cooper went through a brief ownership transition in 2018 that triggered some quality concerns. Production has stabilized; current Cooper rifles maintain the original company's specifications. Pre-2018 production is generally preferred for collector value but post-2018 rifles are mechanically equivalent.
