Winchester52E Eley Match Lot Testing: I'M Picking A Fight

[@sjohnson1776]

Awesome fun video here this beautiful Sunday morning! Thanks for that Sir! Now, I'm off to praise the LORD!

[@BenchrestMarksman]

The collaboration would be awesome between you guys

[@WalnutandSteel]

Tryin’ to ice me down with those winter pics!😂

[@mikeydonbaker]

Say bud , I wish you and hibs , and cyclops would describe your scopes and scope mounts a little more , what scope you shooting what power , what reticle ,are you useing high mounts OR ????? Thanks in advance 👍👍👍

[@drummer0864]

Love to see it. See if Josh has an old one too.

[@Dayattherange]

I love Josh but he is all high speed low drag LOL yeah you can tell him I said that.

[@sjohnson1776]

@@Dayattherange 😅😅😅🤣

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

There is something to be said for old school bare knuckle!!! Looking forward to seeing all 3 in the ring O yeah Range Fans it's on!!!

[@TimNye-v8i]

Another great video. I have a 52d. Now i want a 52d! Thank you .

[@streettuff2623]

Takes a lot of guts to challenge Nibbs and his vintage rifles, he'll come in there like an old biting sow protecting her piglets

[@Dayattherange]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Guts or Stupidity

[@richardmattix5322]

You are very entertaining, so I enjoy your videos a lot.

[@Dayattherange]

Awesome, The range doesn't have to be train, dull, boring but can be FUN and MUST be SAFE

[@jdclark1477]

Love those 52s

[@raymondhall7192]

My wife and l really enjoy your videos. You are a Hoot!!! Keep up the good work. I would like to see you three shooting stock factory rifles all the same scopes. Maybe cz americans.

[@22guru]

Love it! Def one of my favorite channels 💯

[@Dayattherange]

I got my eye on you too sir. I know you upgraded that CZ457 Bolt work cocking indicator and such. Along with that Kidd 10/22. Not sure why you are sitting on the sideline watching and not joining the challenge sir 😉😉 LET's GO!!!!

[@22guru]

@@Dayattherange 😁 You are right brother I need to step it up to the big dogs. Thank you for all the work you do to inspire me! ❤️

[@ericlamrbecht2768]

Check out Midway USA and Larry Potterfield as he did a complete review of the Winchester 52 series. 52E was built strictly for the Olympic shooters and never made it into the Winchester catalog. There are very few Win E's out there. There are a few Win D's but the E's are a rare find. Great Rifle.

[@ironduke2660]

Always enjoy your passion, it certainly makes watching your content enjoyable! I've owned a model 52 B for 30 years, and i can honestly say its picky about shooting .3 and .4 inch groups at 50 yds, however the rifle can shoot an inch at 50 yds with a variety of ammo, which is a testament to the quality of the rifle. i have 2 wooden stocks for the rifle, the standard, and a Fajen thumbhole, that's been glass bedded, the bedded stock does make a difference.

[@Dayattherange]

Yeah some of my own rifles have shot the Eley 1055 ammo like a shot gun but shoot SK Pistol Match like .3's. Seeing this be so consistent does speak to quality. It makes me wonder if ANYTHING I own will be around 50 years from now in the shape this rifle is in and shooting like this.

[@pevelyhomeowner327]

Thank you! You might round robin your groups to reduce possible barrel temp influence wind fluctuation. 🤷‍♂️😊

[@stephenm2951]

the LENDARY MODEL 52!! NONE have been made better;THE most accurate rimfire rifle ever made!! Just gotta find the ammo type your example LOVES the best!!

[@brianjewell6815]

Is there a way I can send you pics of my Winchester 52 E (International match stock and Karl Kenyon trigger)? It shoots like that too when I do my part!! Glad to share pics if I knew how. Brian

[@Bill-jv5eg]

Great look gun, I screwed up and sold my 52D a few years ago, big mistake😥

[@Indiana424]

Awesome stuff! Wiuld love to see the collaboration video cheers!

[@tjfishing2714]

Beautiful Rifle! Wind maybe mirage . Have you tried SK Long range through her?

[@Dayattherange]

Have not tried Long Range yet. There are so many saying they have luck with SK Pistol Match Special I want to try it, then Long Range seems like the second most requested.

[@rodjack8495]

It’s definitely a legit 52E. They were drilled and tapped from the factory, and had that massive recessed crown. I had one just like yours.

[@gaildimick1831]

Mine is 52D but a great rifle with a 20x Unertle scope. And iron sights are Redfield Olympic. Would hate to sell it.

[@Dayattherange]

I wouldn't if I were you.

[@63grandsport11]

How long is that barrel. You need to do 100 yards

[@Jeff-mv4yy]

I often wonder how hard it must be to concentrate when you are thinking about cameras, speaking and the rifle cooling down sometimes during your entertaining and informative jawing😂. I was thinking you might shoot some off camera targets sometime . I’ll bet they are much better . I was wondering all that and then the center x came out . Btw, velocity on that lot is 1072. I’m loving the walnut and steel rifles . I gotta go check out Dr Evil Nibs videos! Just what I need… another rabbit hole 😂

[@josephjulian2503]

My 52D takes at least 10-20 rounds to season it after cleaning or an ammo change. It loves Midas+, but Center-X is pretty darn close. It wears an EGW 0-moa mount. I wouldn’t dream of drilling the receiver.

[@thewildmanable]

Don’t forget Josh

[@ron8566]

I was very disappointed in the performance of the Eley Match. I was more than impressed with the Lapua. Happy days! Thank you my friend. I’m going to get some Lapua and also some RWS to test in my Tikka and Anschutz.

[@fredshebester-wg4vb]

I vote FOR collaboration!!

[@t.j.turner1101]

Who does your work on your 40 X?

[@garyhammond2213]

How can the trigger be a wide serrated smooth trigger? It's one or the other.

[@bfox87]

Awesome, I can't wait to see more

[@johnutting9615]

Man you have the best rifle made in your Savage Anschutz 54 Sporter 22 LR and it with your help shoots better than most others. Have faith Anschutz will do it for you enabling you to be equsl or better. Cheers

[@Dayattherange]

Things that make you go hmmmmm

[@jamesmelton818]

WWF Rimfire Royal Rumble😂. I can't wait!!

[@Sagittariustoo]

That last Lapua group was Worthy, Eli. 👍🏼

[@knine8154]

According to Rimfire Central, the only difference is that the 52D wasn't drilled and tapped, but the 52E was.

[@CHenry1951]

Big Fella, you may be on to something with the 52E

[@Bodhi1satva]

Love these video’s! What’s with this Ransom Rest? It’s lookin’ some different. What is that huge block in the middle and it seems to be missing a wheel?

[@Dayattherange]

Not sure what you mean the rest is not missing anything.

[@Bodhi1satva]

@@Dayattherange mine has and the other one I’ve seen you use has two wheels and I don’t recognize the massive block in the middle. Not that I can keep up with all the latest tech, but I’m always curious, especially if you’re using it!

[@jamesbasile9586]

I tested many boxes of Eley Match ammo. Speeds on the box ranging from 1042 to 1078. All the ammo chronyed from 1080 up to 1110. I found that out that speeds printed on the boxes are not accurate. Eley Match ammo is usually a lot faster than the speed printed on the box. Also, this ammo is the only ammo I shoot that gives me a misfire. I take the round, rotate it 180 degrees, and put it back in the rifle. The round will usually fire then. This shows me there is inconsistant priming with this ammo.

[@Dayattherange]

@jamesbasile9586 if I find the right ammo I will chronograph it.

[@WalnutandSteel]

I have seen two different styles of 52E over the years. The one like yours is referred to as the “Target” model. Then there is the International match with the thumbhole stock. Looks like yours may have an Al Freeland buttplatr

[@Dayattherange]

I know buddy you would come through and give me some more info on it. Thank you

[@jefferymoyer4971]

Would love to see the challenge between Ned and Joe. You can compete with that rifle and lapua, maybe try some other lots but stick with lapua. Eley seems to have lost its dominance it once had I have noticed with all my rifles its ammo is not consistent. Lapua has it beat if you can find it.Your videos make my day 😅

[@Dayattherange]

Jeff you are starting to make me agree with you on Eley. Though man I heard it could be another 6 months before we see another shipment of Lapua.

[@garyhammond2213]

Get the Win 52 book by Herbert Houze. I could have bought it for $25 but I had to wait for it to go out of print. Think I paid $300 plus for it. Gun books are going up in value faster than the guns.

[@jimashby43]

Fun 😊

[@greedyboy11]

The only feed ramp i trust from the era is a anschutz 54 I own a remington 40x but i always throw it in the chamber the anschutz 54 i just drop them in. Its most certainly the best design out of all of them

[@Dayattherange]

Thank you for that info.

[@justincase8032]

Maybe you should try something in the 1068-1072 fps range. Going from 1050s to 1080s is quite separation.

[@susanball1311]

OMG! What do you have there ? You have a in fact genuine Winchester Model 52 E ! Your rifle is within 400 of my serial #. My rifle hates Eley as does several of my others. You have the standard trigger, as opposed to the Kenyon. Be careful on setting the trigger too light. You will get a fire on close if it gets too light. Congratulations my friend. There is a certain pride in ownership on a 52.

[@Dayattherange]

Ok Bill time to stop messing around and put both of these things next to each other.

[@susanball1311]

@@Dayattherange If you are going to shoot with Eley ammo and a loose front rest, bring a pocket full of cash and you will go home with enough left for a cup of coffee if it aint Starbucks! :) :) I'm glad you found one so you will stop lusting for mine! LOL and LOL

[@susanball1311]

Does your 52E have a rail on the bottom and did it have a front sling swivel ?

[@Dayattherange]

@@susanball1311 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@harrytuttle1446]

I would love to see collaboration.

[@stephenm2951]

GODDNESS!! I meant LEGENDARY!! old eyes and no proof reading!! haha

[@Wischnu74]

Day at the 50 Yard Line....LOL.

[@jonnyd5106]

For a modern rifle try out the steyr zephyr ii

[@garyhammond2213]

The model E was just a reworked model D. Released between 1975-1980. Thirty-seven rifles shipped. It was an Int'l prone rifle.

[@rexmumea4633]

Where is your GoTo source for ammo Your channel is Great

[@Dayattherange]

Thank you so much. Honestly I don't have one that's why you see so many different brands. There is a local shop that get's Eley and Lapua from time to time at reasonable prices. I have also used goodshootinginc very nice people and family owned.

[@TheWheels1965]

HI, try SK Pistol Match Special clear the grease off if and weight it down into groups! cheers

[@Dayattherange]

I think I have 2 or 3 boxes I sure will.

[@ronaldbenskin493]

At the 50 yard line?

[@Dayattherange]

150 😜😜

[@BlatFlattery]

So, how far were you shooting?

[@Dayattherange]

150yards🤣

[@BlatFlattery]

@@Dayattherange Ahh thats right

[@161Sheriff]

He keep pokin at me!!!😂😂

[@Dayattherange]

I don't find it funny Sheriff causes me nightmares

[@jimdavis1124]

Try rechambering the round that didn't go off with a 1/4 turn and It should fire. In my ARA matches I fired over 5000 rounds of Eley Match In my Falcon action benchrest rifle and had 4 or 5 that didn't go off until I rechambered the round so the firing pin would hit a different spot. When it fired it did not affect the accuracy of the round. Some lots of Eley Match only took 4 or 5 rounds to season a clean barrel where other took up to 20 rounds. Go figure

[@Dayattherange]

When I was wrapping up to go home I did exactly this and the thing did go off go figure. JD that's why I feel I do not find the best ammo rifle match all the time. If it isn't ready in 5 I move on but that's why I tried to fire 15 shots to see. Then on the other hand Lapua CenterX was ready.

[@drpietrzak]

Lapua!

[@richardmattix5322]

I don't think you have the right ammo. Try some Sk plus or Sk stardard or some SK long range Or some Lapua Long range. You have 2 or 3 hit in the same spot then it would jump away and drop 1 or 2. I think it has a great potential

[@Dayattherange]

SK Pistol Match Special I think may be up next simply because so many 52 owners have told me to try it and they are having great luck. Then I might tap into Long Range

[@garyhammond2213]

Just saw a sticky note that said $160.

[@chrislang5659]

Make the contest more difficult. Everyone uses CCI SV 😮

[@Dayattherange]

OH MY GOODNES 😮😮

[@chrislang5659]

@@Dayattherange 😅🫡

[@jimdavis1124]

If my memory serves me right the Winchester 52E had an aftermarket trigger made by Karl Kenyon. I don't think Winchester made very many 52E's I hope that some Winchester expert can verify this information.

[@Dayattherange]

JD this one is scary light I honestly do not think my trigger gauge will read it.

[@susanball1311]

Jim, the Kenyon was offered as an option, not standard. His is NOT a Kenyon. The model E was the only model made that had a drilled and tapped receiver. And I believe the E was the only one made with the deep recessed crown. The E stock , later models will not have a cutout inside the stock for the barrel band.

[@Dayattherange]

@susanball1311 Bill thank you again for the info.

[@محمد-م7ه9ن]

ANSCHUTZ 1761 😉

[@Kyrimfireandhobbies]

This is about to get interesting. You know MS. LEO could shoot that rifle better.

[@Dayattherange]

That's why I snuck out while she was at work. The conversation was like, this old rifle nah babe it will be more frustration than not, Matt the owner told me it was a pain in the BUTT.

[@WhoCares-su8od]

Can I play. I got a couple of anschutz

[@Dayattherange]

Jump in on ANY challenge you would like.

[@timvest8141]

I get to be first like and first comment. Just proves there's a first for everything. Lol

[@Dayattherange]

Thank you. Get you some tea Tim it's a long but worth it and you are going to want to see the end for sure.

[@WhoCares-su8od]

Lapua

[@philliplatham4256]

👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯☕️☕️🔫🔫

[@howardduvall3658]

Throw the Eley away.I had 15 lots of Eley Tenex tested at Whidden gun works Offical Eley test range and my rifle did not like it at all . Had a box of lapula long range with me and we tried it and it shot better than the Eley.My other rifle likes Eley.Your Winchester doesn’t like it.Go to lapula or sk maybe Rws . Then go pick the fight 😋

[@Dayattherange]

LOL great advice. I am wondering if Eley is falling off?

[@misterlewgee8874]

Once i asked at what distance you're shooting....I think.. I wouldn't be surprised if you're saying "50 yard line" in your sleep now.

[@Dayattherange]

The wife woke me up the other night and wanted to know who was 50yl

[@misterlewgee8874]

@@Dayattherange excellent..you made an Ozzy smile...

[@jamesskinner762]

stick with Lapua all day.

[@jessjosh4119]

You might want to have the crown check inside the recess.you have to think the tooling they had then was not the most precise as we have today.the technology was not as advanced as we have today

[@Dayattherange]

To the my naked eye and crown looks great, though not a bad idea not sure I need to finding the best ammo. You know you do make me think about how gifted these people were back in the day turning out quality like this with the tooling they had WOW.

[@mikedurham1481]

Could I get your email address, I have a few questions for you. Love your videos. Keep them coming.