Winchester 52 “Perfection in Design”

[DadSmith]

Thanks excellent video!

He makes good videos mostly 22lr target models. I enjoy his videos. I'll probably never buy one of those target rifles he uses.
But I do enjoy watching how different 22lr match ammunition does in those rifles.
I then compare to my lowly stock 10/22.

 

[Win52C]

I'm not a 52c fan, I'm a Remy 40X fan, but I do respect the rifle. If you guys are bench shooting, you need a benchrest and a rear bag.. there's $50-$3000+ setups available. I started with a homemade 1-piece my father made and now use a Hybrid X and rear Protektor bag. I guarantee you would benefit using a benchrest and rear bag.

I feel you. I could never get over the longer bolt throw on a 40X rimfire. But respect the rifle. Though I do prefer the Winchesters. Obviously. I’ve been using homemade sandbags on the bench for about 30 years with no issues. only shooting rimfire so the rifle hardly moves anyway. Your advice above on the rests and rear bag is solid.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

It’s official. Last night I won a gun joker auction for a Browning 52B Sporter.
It’s a miroku copy from Japan but it’s in mint condition and even happens to be at a LGS so no shipping or transfer.
Paid $820. I’m picking it up Friday and after I’m probably delayed (always) I will post some pictures. Never thought I would own 2 52s but now I do…..life is good

 

[Win52C]

It’s official. Last night I won a gun joker auction for a Browning 52B Sporter.
It’s a miroku copy from Japan but it’s in mint condition and even happens to be at a LGS so no shipping or transfer.
Paid $820. I’m picking it up Friday and after I’m probably delayed (always) I will post some pictures. Never thought I would own 2 52s but now I do…..life is good

Still waiting on those pics


Also. I picked up a new to me 97 year old 52 today. Details to follow

 

[patience0830]

It’s official. Last night I won a gun joker auction for a Browning 52B Sporter.
It’s a miroku copy from Japan but it’s in mint condition and even happens to be at a LGS so no shipping or transfer.
Paid $820. I’m picking it up Friday and after I’m probably delayed (always) I will post some pictures. Never thought I would own 2 52s but now I do…..life is good

You did good. They commonly go for over a grand. And they're real shooters.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Still waiting on those pics


Also. I picked up a new to me 97 year old 52 today. Details to follow

Here is 1 I will take more soon

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Here is one quick one I will post more and better soon

 

[Win52C]

So here’s the new 52 acquired from a friend who’s also a member here, Thank you Sir! Produced in late August 1927, Slow lock, everything’s correct including the magazine/ Winchester 82A rear sight and the new pattern buttplate that was introduced earlier that same year. One tiny crack in the stock where someone overtightened the action screw at the front of the trigger guard probably 97 years ago, very minor. I’m a happy guy

 

[armalitesheepdog]

So here’s the new 52 acquired from a friend who’s also a member here, Thank you Sir! Produced in late August 1927, Slow lock, everything’s correct including the magazine/ Winchester 82A rear sight and the new pattern buttplate that was introduced earlier that same year. One tiny crack in the stock where someone overtightened the action screw at the front of the trigger guard probably 97 years ago, very minor. I’m a happy guy View attachment 364807View attachment 364808

Very nice
And it’s in good hands

 

[bb218hlv]

Been Lurking,
I currently have a Remington 40XB with a 20x Unertl on it. A Winchester 52B, Winchester 52D with a 20x Tasco Unertl style scope and a Winchester 52E with a 24x Japan Tasco scope, the E is not the international style.
I am wondering why with the 52D and the 52E they did not mention the D or E model in the Gun Broker listing?
All 4 rifles are shooters, I have been splitting playing cards in half at 50 yards.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Here is one quick one I will post more and better soon

Here are a few more

 

[Win52C]

Been Lurking,
I currently have a Remington 40XB with a 20x Unertl on it. A Winchester 52B, Winchester 52D with a 20x Tasco Unertl style scope and a Winchester 52E with a 24x Japan Tasco scope, the E is not the international style.
I am wondering why with the 52D and the 52E they did not mention the D or E model in the Gun Broker listing?
All 4 rifles are shooters, I have been splitting playing cards in half at 50 yards.

Not sure I understand correctly. You purchased through GB and the model designation wasn’t listed by the seller? If that’s the case they probably didn’t know what they had or that it mattered. BTW. We need pics

 

[armalitesheepdog]

I have a question on mounting a bipod to this 52C. It has this accessory rail that is factory it is threaded but very shallow until it hits the wood of the stock. I do not want to permanently alter the rifle at all
Pardon if this is a stupid question and I’m missing the obvious

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Here's pics of the non-factory 'sporter' 52 with the Weaver 330 and Litschert objective. Also have the proper Lyman peep for it.

Back in the day when excellent workmanship was expected and appreciated,

The wood on that is beautiful

 

[Win52C]

I have a question on mounting a bipod to this 52C. It has this accessory rail that is factory it is threaded but very shallow until it hits the wood of the stock. I do not want to permanently alter the rifle at all
Pardon if this is a stupid question and I’m missing the obvious

Not a stupid question at all. The accessory rail wasn’t designed for bipod mounting, it was designed for hand stops/palm swells etc. since they were made to shoot exclusively from a bench or prone with a shooting glove. A rifle rest or sandbags would be the proper way to set it up. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one with a bipod mounted up. Maybe you could find a proper size/thread/depth sling swivel without the sling loop or a second one like the hand stops use ?? I agree. Mucking it up just to mount a bipod would be a mistake.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Not a stupid question at all. The accessory rail wasn’t designed for bipod mounting, it was designed for hand stops/palm swells etc. since they were made to shoot exclusively from a bench or prone with a shooting glove. A rifle rest or sandbags would be the proper way to set it up. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one with a bipod mounted up. Maybe you could find a proper size/thread/depth sling swivel without the sling loop or a second one like the hand stops use ?? I agree. Mucking it up just to mount a bipod would be a mistake.

Thanks
I do have a couple bags and a bench rest. I think I will keep on with that system.
I was thinking of convenience of just setting up with a bipod but then a truly classic rifle with a bipod would be
Well funny lookin ….lol

 

[Win52C]

The 52 always rises to the occasion...so lets take it to page 1....