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December 31, 2012
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My friend Tom scoped my M75, one of the last made, with a Baby Redfield, and after sight ins, put 10 rounds of Eley dead center on a 50 yard target, benched, that you could cover with a dime. Surprised me. Didn’t think a M75 could shoot that well. Big Larry
April 15, 2005
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Larry,
My July 1942 production Model 75 Target makes a large ragged 5-shot hole @50 yards if I do my part. It is the reason why I never pursued a Model 52… I did not feel I needed to spend $$$$ on a BA Winchester .22 rim fire rifle that would not shoot any better.
Bert
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Bert H. said
Larry,
My July 1942 production Model 75 Target makes a large ragged 5-shot hole @50 yards if I do my part. It is the reason why I never pursued a Model 52… I did not feel I needed to spend $$$$ on a BA Winchester .22 rim fire rifle that would not shoot any better.
Bert
I have owned just about every model of M52 made, and most will shoot groups like this at 100 yards. I use a Lyman STS 20X scope. Best of all was a M52-C BULLGUN. Sold it. Have 4 M52’s left. This problem I have in my hands, leaves them numb and very difficult to shoot. Especially my trigger finger. Big Larry
November 7, 2015
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I haven’t scoped either of my 75 Target rifles but when I do my part they are capable of one inch groups at 50 with the Redfield or Lyman sights and Eley Pistol Match ammo. My 52C is capable of a little better accuracy but it is also a bit easier to shoot accurately given the heavier weight and excellent trigger. With a better shooter and/or perhaps a scope they would all do a little better. Covering a group with a dime is pretty awesome but Tom is obviously a very good shooter and that rifle quite likely is exceptionally accurate.. I practice with Norma Match and Norma Tac, both give me 1.5″ at 50 with the occasional flier (common with this ammo) when the loose nut behind the butt is having a good day. I don’t remember what kind of accuracy my scoped 75 Sporting gives me, obviously I need to go shoot it!
Mike
December 31, 2012
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TXGunNut said
I haven’t scoped either of my 75 Target rifles but when I do my part they are capable of one inch groups at 50 with the Redfield or Lyman sights and Eley Pistol Match ammo. My 52C is capable of a little better accuracy but it is also a bit easier to shoot accurately given the heavier weight and excellent trigger. With a better shooter and/or perhaps a scope they would all do a little better. Covering a group with a dime is pretty awesome but Tom is obviously a very good shooter and that rifle quite likely is exceptionally accurate.. I practice with Norma Match and Norma Tac, both give me 1.5″ at 50 with the occasional flier (common with this ammo) when the loose nut behind the butt is having a good day. I don’t remember what kind of accuracy my scoped 75 Sporting gives me, obviously I need to go shoot it!
Mike
Yeah, Tom is a good shot. He tests all my guns for me. Then cleans and Ren Waxes them. He too has a substantial gun collection. Nice stuff too. Big Larry
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