Rem 541T or Win 52B?

The rifle you describe was the standard Browning repro of the 52B, but "standard" was very nice indeed (as were the originals).

The 1940 repro edition of Shooters' Bible published a few years ago had ads for the 52B (and everything else from that era) that would make you just drool -- until you figure out what those prices would be today (very high). <sigh>

I don't know whether the modern "Winchester" versions of the 52B are the same as the original Browning version -- I would guess that they are just the same.
 
Have had both and the Rem. wins on group size everytime. And the mags are readily available for less than a 12 pack of good stuff. :D

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"In my opinion, anyone pushing through anti-gun legislation is a bloody traitor and should be sent up for treason" N.H. Stuart
 
JN-thanks! I really like this one.
MC-we'll see.. ;) What'll probably happen is that I'll end up with both, just for the heck of it. You can never have too many! :)
-Paul
 
I have a Ruger 77/22 VBZ. It is unbelievably accurate. It loves dynapoints. It will lierally put five of them into one ragged hole at 25 yards.

My VBZ was $399. The rotary magazine fits flush and securely into the rifle and holds ten rounds- very nice. I had a Remington 581 at one time. I really liked it- except for the clip (same one as the 541).

Check out the 77/22 series. They are nice rifles.
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/rfrimfire_bolt.html



[This message has been edited by MountainGun44 (edited September 22, 2000).]
 
I am a big fan of the Remington 541 series and the more pedestrian 581 series (same action). My 541X is very accurate as was my old 581 from the first year production in late 1960's which I bought with paper route tips. :D

I also like the 52B, but have never shot one of the new repros. They look nice though and handle well.

I had a Ruger 77/22 VBZ in .22Mag. I sold it as it was not as accurate as I expected. I should have experiment with ammo more. I may try to trade for a .22 RF version.

For the money the CZ American series are very hard to beat. The Euro versions are nice also, but the rear sight limits the scope choice unless you use ultra-high rings.

You may also wish to look at the Sako Finnfire, but that puts it at or a little over $500. I have seen them at gun shows in PA for $489.00 with the standard barrel. They are however, very, very accurate. I really like my heavy barrel variant.
 
Yeah, that Finnfire looks like it's about the most recommended rimfire on the internet. I've yet to actually hold one, but I do want to check it out.
 
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