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New rimfire day=40XB

redz

I've been lusting after one of these to go with my Winchester 52D. Mentioned it to a local forum member and found out he was willing to sell one. Thanks again D! Picked it up today. She's a heavyweight!! (13 ish pounds) Made in December 1963. Got a few nicks and bruises here and there but I see no reason it shouldn't shoot well. I will probably refinish the stock since it looks to have some good grain, and I'll try and fix some of the dents and dingss. Came with Redfield Olympic sights. Can't wait to try it out. Maybe tomorrow.

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I'd just try it as-is. No sense trying to fix something that isn't broke.

And my understanding of .22lr is, a pristine bore will never shoot best.
 
I will shoot it first, if it is exceptional then I'll leave it be. If not then I'll see if I can improve it. I don't fully clean my rimfire barrels until I notice a drop off in accuracy, then I'll scrub them clean. Mainly I just pay attention the the carbon ring in the chamber.
 
So it was pretty chilly but I wanted to see how she shoots. This is a 10 shot group from 50 yards that measured .80" CC. Thats the one and only group I shot today, spent another 20 rounds or so getting it on paper. The comb and sight combo doesn't fit me at all. So I had a hard time sighting through the peep sights, but I believe it shows potential. Ammo by the way was SK Rifle Match. I will end up scoping this one since the sights aren't right for me.

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My intial thoughts were to refinish the stock, but this morning I scrubbed it down good with stock conditioner and then put a good coat of Ren. wax on it. Thinking now I might just leave it alone. Especially if it shoots well.
On the other hand, I know I could really bring out that wood figuring with a good refinish.
Side note: I bought a "B" series swept bolt last night for it. I will check the head space before shooting, but I think it will look better with the correct style bolt in it.
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