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Thanks for the info Hawk
I am an old guy looking to get back into the game

 

I have a 52C and its an amazing gun. Truely surprised what it can do. This would be a great choice for shooting off a bench rest or position if you can handle the weight. I can tell you for certain 52C remain popular and well respected. The D is supposed to be a tad improved so even better has to be a good thing. There is a comparable Anschutz 54 if you are open to German quality. And if you willing to pay up they still offer the 54 guns new. The two models you mentioned are a distant memory. That has to say something good about Anschutz.

I never shot a 40x, so others can speak to that.

Any used rimfire may have cleaning rod muzzle wear or a cut and recrowned barrel. They may also be all leaded up and need a good cleaning. I think the odds on getting burned are greater with a new gun but bottom line, you never know.

 

. I do, have both here

 

Hi

amblerrl

I have both also and just came across a CZ 457.
My question is the old school 22 dead and the CZ is the new kid on the block.

 

My question is the old school 22 dead and the CZ is the new kid on the block.

If the 40x and the 52 are dead, there are a LOT of zombies here.

Hang around here for a while and you will find we find room for both

 

Hello and welcome to RFC, why don't you pull up a chair and sit for a while. If you have the time stop on by The Watering Hole and chat for a bit. The first drink is always on the house. You might want to look where your drink is coming from before you think about a free drink.

https://www.rimfirecentral.com/threads/the-watering-hole.1247871

 

I still shoot both in our clubs matches, i can compete but never score the best due to many using full customized rigs and shooting perfect scores except not perfect on the X ring. Still have fun just dont want to put that much money into the gun and 25 dollar a box ammo.

 

Thanks
Bassman

I have found it is much harder to shoot the big guns.
I am trying to get a smaller gun (22) and shoot 200 yards

I really like my 22-250 to go get them but times are changing

As for 25 dollar ammo, you cannot find any!!!!

 

Only those lucky enough to own one

 

My 40XB is superbly accurate. I've shot groups at .2" and I'm not that good of a shot. My 52B with a Old school Lyman Super Targetspot 15X scope will do nearly as good.
Old school wood stocked rifles are awesome!

 

I am trying to remember but I think the 52, 52A and 52B may sometimes develope a small crack at the safety. You do not need a safety on this type of gun and the crack does not hurt the function of the gun. BUT!! You need to look becasue it does reduce the value. All 52 carry a collector value if they remain original, WITH NO EXTRA HOLES drilled and no crack.

A literate person can do an afternoon reading or couple sessions and get up to speed on the 52. A gun club is great place to make friends and get the word out that you are looking. Gun Broker is the worse place. Good for the buyer working long hours and busy at home. Old guy. back in the game, meet more old guys getting out of the game.

 

YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

YES! I shoot a 40XB and 52d in my 3 position club. My 40x has a 6.5-20 Leupold and the 52 wears a Redfield 6400-16x scope. I regularly clean the 50’ USA-50 targets in prone, high 80s in kneeling, and low 80s in offhand. I’ve been the leagues and my clubs most improved shooter the last 3 years in a row.

 

I have several of each, although my Remingtons are 40X but not XB, I like the older ones. My favorite is the 52D's.