Winchester model 52

[NShunter1254]

I just purchased this Winchester model 52 reissue,After removing the stupid lawyer pin and getting the trigger set at 1.5 lbs, i am happy with the ten shot group under half inch at fifty feet with win 555 bulk ammo,I need a warm day to get to the outdoor range to see how it performs at fifty yards and beyond.

 

[Thunderbolt&Lightfoot]

Nice group and nice gun. Congrats!! Same rifle is on my bucket list.

 

[Twan]

Nice shooting! Which bases are you using to mount that scope?

 

[Eagleye]

I have a similar M52, and it is a keeper.
With ammo it likes, it is a <.300" rifle at 50 meters.
Great sporter performance, and a repeater at that.
Eagleye.

 

[NShunter1254]

Nice shooting! Which bases are you using to mount that scope?

I'm no expert but the bases and rings appear to be Leupold,They look almost identical to the rings and bases on my 22-250 including the windage adjustment screw

 

[Winnipeg Toymaker]

50 feet? with a scope like that you should be one holing it. Try to shoot at least 50 yards as the barrel blast at 50 feet could make a hole...lol. My 1940 Marlin 87 with the same scope shoots small loonies at 100 yards with the 555s.

 

[NShunter1254]

50 feet? with a scope like that you should be one holing it. Try to shoot at least 50 yards as the barrel blast at 50 feet could make a hole...lol. My 1940 Marlin 87 with the same scope shoots small loonies at 100 yards with the 555s.

Well thanks for your encouraging remarks,I do hope to do better in the future and i will strive to reach your excellence,I spend my time on this forum and several others trying to learn tips and tricks from shooters such as Eagleye who fully document their experience as shown in other threads.

 

[peterdobson]

Nice, you may wish to try some SK Standard Plus or other match ammo, not necessarily the exoensive stuf. And if you wish to sell..

 

[sillymike]

Very nice

I'd seen you post it on RimfireCentral... and was wondering how long it would take before it showed up up here! With a little practice and the right ammo, you should be able to get that same group at 50 yards.

Enjoy,
Mike

 

[NShunter1254]

Nice, you may wish to try some SK Standard Plus or other match ammo, not necessarily the exoensive stuf. And if you wish to sell..

I here a few guys talking about subsonic ammo being very accurate,You guys have any thoughts on this?

 

[pharaoh2]

Well thanks for your encouraging remarks,I do hope to do better in the future and i will strive to reach your excellence,I spend my time on this forum and several others trying to learn tips and tricks from shooters such as Eagleye who fully document their experience as shown in other threads.

Bazinga!

That's a beautiful rifle you have there and a target to be proud of. I think a model 52 sporter might end up in my safe one day.