I have been looking for a small bore rifle and found a couple cheap Cooper Phoenix rifles, one in 243 and another in 250 Savage.

I'm thinking about getting the 243. I think the 250 Savage would be cool, but I don't handload. Finding 250 factory ammo is a bit difficult.

Does anyone have one of these rifles?? I would appreciate any feedback.

TBD,
don't have the phoenix, as I'm more of a blue steel and wood guy. However I own a number of classics, varminters, montana varminters, varmint extremes and a Jackson Game. Yet to own one that doesn't function flawlessly and shoot superbly. I'm not sure what you call cheap, but if you're happy with the price, I'd be a dollar to a donut you'll be happy with the rifle. If you don't reload there are considerably more variations to be had for the 243 than the 250 savage. My only caveat is, be careful. Once you get your first Cooper, you will probably begin to figure out how to own more. It can become an obsession.
GWB

The price seemed cheap to me, $1,300 each (and no sales tax). Both of the rifles are unfired new in the box. They are the repeaters, Model 54.

Looking over the internet, seems like $1,600 to $1,800 is the normal price for these rifles, if new in the box.

TBD,
At the risk of sounding like a broken record. If you are happy with the price, you'll most likely be happy with the rifle.

The model 54's are a relatively new cooper model, being short action repeaters. As such, there are not as many out there to be had. Consequently it will be harder to find "steals".
I watch different sites daily for Coopers. I can't remember seeing a NIB Phoenix in either a 243 or 250 savage at a better price. You'll not be able to buy, pay for shipping, pay an ffl for a transfer, and have room to resell at a profit later on. However, you are probably looking to use and keep the rifle(s) rather than turn a profit. One thing I generally keep in mind, I'm usually seldom sorry for going first class. I happen to think Coopers are first class semi-custom rifles. I'd say if you have the funds and want it, buy it. If it turns out you don't like it, you can always blow it out here, or 24hour, or gunbroker. You may loose a couple hundred. But if you can't stand that, you probably ought not be playin'
Best
GWB

Suggested retail is $1795, so the price is certainly good. I have a Cooper Jackson Hunter in 250 Savage, along with a few other Cooper rifles. The 250 Savage is a fun caliber and, in the Cooper, very accurate. For a non-reloader the 250 doesn't make sense though. I would grab the 243 and not look back!

I have a Cooper Phoenix (Model 22 Action) in 6.5x284. It is a very nice rifle, and accurate, but the stock leaves a bit to be desired. The comb is too low so I had to strap an accessory comb on it. The forend of the stock is mostly round in contour and hard to keep level on bags or rest, but a Harris swivel type bipod can be used for varmint hunting which will negate the poor shape. Another drawback is the trigger, it is a good hunting trigger, but can't be set down to a weight of pull I find ideal. Part of this is that I have been spoiled by the Jewel trigger on my Remingtons and Savage's Target AccuTrigger.

I can purchase a Savage Precision Target Action, barrel it myself with a pre-fit Shilen, Pac-Nor or Brux barrel (from Sharp Shooter Supply), then fit a pillar bedded Sharp Shooter Supply laminated wood stock to it, and have a switch barrel varmint rifle with better accuracy for a bit less money than the Cooper. The Phoenix is my last Cooper, not because its bad, just because I have found a better alternative for my purposes.

However, for a semi-custom factory rifle, the Cooper is an excellent choice at a good price.

I've said many times on these pages, If all I was intrested in was accuracy, all my rifles would be savage.
Best
GWB

I have a 21 Phoenix in .204Ruger and a 22 Phoenix in 6mmBR. Both shoot cloverleaf groups at 100yds. I paid $1200 for each and given their accuracy I consider them a bargain. I like the stocks. I use the lowest scope rings just to clear the objective lens above the barrel.

I have a Cooper 57M in 17HMR. It is a flyshooter at 100yds.

I like my coopers.

I have one in 223 single shot that is very accurate with hornady v max . No need to reload for it.

JD