Colt has teamed up with Cooper Firearms of Montana to add two more bolt guns to the M2012 family: the “M2012MT308T” and “M2012LT308G/M2012LT260G.” Made by Cooper for Colt, these new rifles feature the Cooper Arms repeater action with integral M1913 Picatinny rails, a 3-lug bolt, and 60° bolt throw. They also feature a custom fluted, match grade barrel and a single stage, adjustable Timney trigger. A signed, serial numbered and dated test target is included with each rifle. I fired both on range day and was very impressed with the overall feel, performance, and quality . . .
The M2012MT308T features a Manners composite stock made from fiberglass and carbon fiber, a spiral-fluted 22-inch match-grade 1-in-10 stainless steel barrel. The M2012MT308T weighs in at 10.25 pounds and measures 44 inches long. MSRP is $3,195, but expect street prices to be less.
The M2012LT308G and 260G are designed for hunting. The only difference between the two models is the caliber (.308 Win with 1-in-10 twist barrel, vs. .260 Rem with 1-in-8 twist barrel). The rifles come standard with custom gray laminated hardwood stocks. These rifles are feature the same adjustable Timney triggers, and 22-inch match-grade chrome-moly steel fluted barrels. Both rifles weigh in at 8.5 pounds without the magazine and measure 44 inches in length. MSRP is $2,795.
All of the M2012 models utilize five or ten round steel detachable magazines. The ones used by COLT at SHOT Show 1214 were Made by Accurate Mags, which I understand to be factory OEM for these rifles.
…newbie here – what’s the deal with “fluted” barrels?
The common thought is that the increased surface area helps cooling and add stiffness to the barrel. Plus it looks great.
lighter and better heat dissapation plus looks better
…ok – thanks.
Truthfully, Its mostly an aesthetics thing, esp. in the way its done in the pics above.
Because…?
I especially wonder at the necessity of barrel cooling on a bolt gun. Definitely for aesthetics (and driving up the cost for fancy schmancy guns)
Keep in mind that with longer range shooting it’s best to have each shot be fired with as close a barrel temp as possible.
Also fluting means that the barrel weighs less, so you can use a larger diameter, stiffer barrel without increasing weight.
Somebody plugged in the rifling machine backwards.
I think the rifles look great and are probably wonderful. I can see this being better for some government agencies who may already deal with Colt as they can expand their buys from a vendor who has already been vetted and approved by procurement people. Maybe helps on support costs as well. But I am not a government, just your standard rifle loony.
My problem is that if I was going to drop $3k on a rifle, why wouldn’t I just go directly to Coopers? Seems like Colt is simply buying them out and adding nothing to the product except their logo. Am I missing something?
The last time Colt was in the bolt-action rifle biz, its rifles were made by J.P. Sauer & Sohn. My guess would be that Colt wants to be able to provide its police agency customers a full product line, so it can sell “package deals.”
Well I will give points to Colt for their choice in business partners. Sauer makes great rifles, as does Coopers (the few I’ve shot vs. the many I’ve lusted for).
What’s with the insanely tall scope mounts?
Gun writers visiting SHOT show hold their heads taller to mitigate effects of hangover?
Remington 700 MSRP– $700.
I really can’t understand these 3k rifles.
For police work I agree. Since most police shots aren’t farther than 100 yards.
Millitary, competition and assassination require better hardware than your run of the mill Remington 700
what he said x 2
Hopefully Colt didn’t put those ridiculous scope mounts on it.
Cooper makes really nice rifles. Very accurate workhorses.
I will never buy a Cooper Arms rifle! Dan Cooper (who allegedly still maintains a controlling interest in Cooper Arms) is no friend to the Second Amend.
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-10-30-gun-ceo-ousted_N.htm
Thanks for the link! it’s nice to go back and see who was right and who was wrong on the issues.
Cooper is obviously to stupid or naive to run even a garbage truck.
Wonder what he thinks of Obuma now.
Cooper sold his interest in the company out after the Obama debacle. Wilson rifle barrels purchased the company.
You’re an idiot. Dan Cooper has had nothing to do with the company since he sold it in 2009. Don’t be another sheep in the herd.
Who makes those wood stocks?
Just how big of a market is out there for $3000 to $7000 bolt guns?
Always $ for the PD and unlimited $ for the feds. Keep the kids safe don’t you know.
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