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Not What I Expected!
08 October 2018, 21:08
BiebsNot What I Expected!
An elderly woman next door asked me to clean her father's old 22 so she could shoot some Groundhogs in her garden. I didn't expect this; a Win Model 52 complete with Fecker scope with external adjustments, military sling, front palm rest, cleaning kit, and several targets from his days in competition. Quite a time capsule!
08 October 2018, 23:32
Use Enough Gun09 October 2018, 00:25
FjoldToo cool!
Frank
"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
- Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953
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09 October 2018, 00:56
BiebsTarget is dated 1953. I was one year old!
09 October 2018, 01:02
surefire7What great history.
Makes one wonder who will own our guns when we’re gone.
They may wonder what hunts/safaris/places they have been.
It’s really great that this man left targets that were one-holers shot off hand at 25 yards, and a newspaper article, probably about him and his rifle accomplishments.
If old rifles could only talk...
09 October 2018, 01:03
Bear CatWow , I love those old 52's ...
If it becomes available...
DRSS Chapuis 9.3 x 74 R
RSM. 416 Rigby
RSM 375 H&H
09 October 2018, 02:19
Dulltool17Wow! That's in amazingly great shape, too!
Doug Wilhelmi
NRA Life Member
09 October 2018, 04:16
HipshootI had one that I bought in 1964 I believe. It was a M52C which I paid $135.00 for used in very good shape! I loved that rifle!
I cleaned the barrel once and said never again----It took me 50 rds. to get it shooting good again.
Hip
09 October 2018, 07:17
TCLouisI think I would gladly clean an oil it for her.
Then pick one of my smaller, lighter rifles and help her get used to it for her to use to potshot groundhogs out of the garden
Don't limit your challenges . . .
Challenge your limits
09 October 2018, 08:10
BiebsYes, the scope mounting on the 52 is a bit fragile for what she needs, but her husband left a scoped Win model 9422 that I'm going to sight in for her for pest control duties.
09 October 2018, 08:13
vapodogI'm glad I'm not one of the groundhogs in her garden.....
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09 October 2018, 12:47
CougarzWow nice rifle! Yes I would try to stear her to the 9422 for her purposes. I might also (respectfully) try to see if she would want to sell it.
Roger
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09 October 2018, 18:29
Biebsquote:
I might also (respectfully) try to see if she would want to sell it.
It goes to her younger brother when she no longer needs it :-(
09 October 2018, 23:15
butchlocdid you wipe your drool off later??
09 October 2018, 23:34
Biebsquote:
did you wipe your drool off later??
No, it can't compare to my Mossberg Chuckster! :-)
10 October 2018, 00:12
Bear CatHey don't knock my Mossberg Chuckster , my 22 mag has shot a lot of game ...
DRSS Chapuis 9.3 x 74 R
RSM. 416 Rigby
RSM 375 H&H
10 October 2018, 00:29
Bear CatI met a guy at a turkey shoot years ago ..
He would win every 22 off hand match , with his win. 52 . Nobody could outshoot him and that 52 ..
Some of the guys started complaining about his use of such a fine rifle ..so ..he says , no problem you can use my rifle .
When it was my turn with that Winchester, I think the gun went off way before I expected it to . It had a very light trigger !!
He knew his rifle and still nobody could beat him ..
That was a long time ago , and I always wanted a 52 sporter , but never got one ..
DRSS Chapuis 9.3 x 74 R
RSM. 416 Rigby
RSM 375 H&H
10 October 2018, 00:30
BiebsBob, if you can muster up $1,000 or so, they're out there.
11 October 2018, 20:50
AtkinsonA very nice gun for sure..
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
17 October 2018, 03:19
lawndartThanks for Sharing, Biebs, especially the pictures.
21 October 2018, 20:48
tjrobertslook at the groups on the targets, nothing else to say !
22 October 2018, 04:21
HipshootNot bad for a modified choke !!!
Hip
22 October 2018, 05:29
wildcat junkiequote:
Originally posted by tjroberts:
look at the groups on the targets, nothing else to say !
Here's a target I shot at 100 yds with a CZ 452 American.
Works pretty well on Groundhogs too.
22 October 2018, 13:28
Cougarz^ yeah well if somebody said take either gun the choice would be pretty simple. That model 52 would be in my hands pretty fast.
Roger
___________________________
I'm a trophy hunter - until something better comes along.
*we band of 45-70ers*
22 October 2018, 16:53
wildcat junkiequote:
Originally posted by tjroberts:
look at the groups on the targets, nothing else to say !
Here's a target I shot at 100 yds with a CZ 452 American.
Works pretty well on Groundhogs too.
quote:
Originally posted by Cougarz:
^ yeah well if somebody said take either gun the choice would be pretty simple. That model 52 would be in my hands pretty fast.
As would I, but the point is, that target posted in the picture above with the M52 that everyone is drooling over is not that impressive. Just about any decent quality bolt action 22rf with good optics can shoot tight groups at 50 yds. Move out to 100 yds of you want a real gauge of accuracy. Not to mention the fact that the 452 American is a sporter.
I would put my CZ 452 against that M52 combo in the original post at 100 yds outdoors. Winner takes both rifles home.
23 October 2018, 04:24
HipshootMaybe, but that M52 Winchester was made over 75 yrs. ago ! AND probably shot offhand !
Hip
31 October 2018, 16:56
jplquote:
Originally posted by wildcat junkie:
As would I, but the point is, that target posted in the picture above with the M52 that everyone is drooling over is not that impressive.
That target is more about the shooter than the equipment. If you look at the picture, it is stamped "OFFHAND" and I know from experience that it's an impressive target.
01 November 2018, 00:44
Biebs75 feet, 50/50.