The Cooper Model 22R Raptor is a one-of-a-kind custom-built bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Winchester, finished by Nighthawk Custom for precision shooters and serious collectors who demand hand-fitted craftsmanship, premium component upgrades, and match-grade accuracy in a single purpose-built package.
Key Features
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Action: Bolt-action, Cooper Model 22R
- Receiver marking: Stevensville, MT, making this one of the last receivers produced at Cooper's original Montana facility
- Assembly: Custom-finished and assembled by Nighthawk Custom in Arkansas
- Bolt: Spiral fluted bolt body
- Barrel: Cooper Proof carbon fiber, 24 inches, 1-10 twist, with muzzle brake
- Stock: Wine red and gray laminate with hand-cut checkering
- Metal finish: Graphite Black Cerakote on all metal components
- Magazine: AICS-style trigger guard, 5-round magazine, one extra magazine included
- Trigger: TriggerTech Primary
- Optics base: Picatinny rail scope base included
Special Features
- The receiver on this rifle is marked Stevensville, MT, placing it among the last receivers produced at Cooper Firearms original Montana location before production transitioned, making this a historically significant build for collectors who value Cooper provenance
- Nighthawk Custom assembled and finished this rifle in Arkansas, combining Cooper's Montana-era receiver with premium component upgrades and the same level of hand-fitted craftsmanship Nighthawk applies to its custom pistol work
- The Cooper Proof carbon fiber barrel delivers exceptional torsional rigidity and dramatically reduced weight compared to a standard steel contour barrel, while dissipating heat more efficiently during extended range sessions or quick follow-up field shots
- The TriggerTech Primary trigger uses a patented Frictionless Release Technology that eliminates the traditional sear drag found in standard triggers, producing a crisp, consistent, and repeatable break that precision shooters rely on for accurate shot placement
- Graphite Black Cerakote applied to all metal surfaces provides a hard, chemically bonded finish that resists corrosion, abrasion, and salt exposure far better than standard bluing or parkerizing
- The AICS-style magazine system is one of the most widely adopted and field-proven detachable box magazine platforms in precision rifle shooting, with broad aftermarket support and compatibility across a wide range of AICS-pattern magazines
- The spiral fluted bolt body reduces overall weight, improves cycling smoothness, and gives the action a distinctive appearance that matches the custom character of the rest of the build
- The wine red and gray laminate stock with hand-cut checkering is dimensionally stable across temperature and humidity extremes, resisting the warping and swelling that can shift zero in traditional wood stocks
Practical Benefits
- The Montana-marked receiver and Nighthawk Custom assembly make this a genuinely rare and collectible rifle that carries documented custom shop provenance, separating it from standard production Cooper rifles and most other custom builds on the market
- The 24-inch carbon fiber barrel and 1-10 twist are well matched to the full range of .308 Winchester projectiles from standard hunting loads through heavier long-range match bullets, making this rifle versatile across hunting, precision competition, and range use
- The included Picatinny rail scope base allows the shooter to mount virtually any modern optic without additional modifications or purchases
- The included spare AICS magazine means the rifle arrives ready for field carry, competition, or range work with no additional accessories required before use
- Hand-cut checkering on the laminate stock provides a firm, positive grip in wet, cold, or sweaty conditions where smooth stock surfaces can become slippery and undermine shooting confidence
- The muzzle brake improves muzzle control and helps the shooter stay on target for faster follow-up shots, making this a practical choice for precision competition shooters and field hunters taking shots at extended distances
The Cooper Model 22R Raptor in .308 Winchester is a smart addition for precision shooters, serious collectors, and long-range hunters who want a fully custom-finished, match-grade bolt-action rifle built on one of the last Montana-marked Cooper receivers and assembled by Nighthawk Custom in Arkansas.
| MANUFACTURER | COOPER |
| MODEL | 22R |
| CALIBER | 308 WIN |
| TYPE | RIFLE |