The Winchester 52C Target / Heavy Barrel 22LR was shipped with the target sights mounted (grrrr) and during shipping, one of the two screws holding the mounting block for the sights was sheared off. The screws had been LocTite'ed and I could back out the broken screw by any conventional means. J has a mill and was able to align to the un-damaged threaded hole and drill out the shank of the 6-48 bolt broken off in the action. I am awaiting a special tap from Midway to clean out the threads and I have ordered some new 6-48 screws to remount the Redfield Olympic sights, then she will be good as new and ready to rock and roll. And yes, I do plan to get a 3-position target sling for her. Don't know how much 3P shooting I will actually do, but I wanted to fully restore the rifle. By all accounts, this is one of the finest 22LR target rifles ever made. Somehow, i seem drawn to the old classics more so than to a new Anschutz or the like. This one is a fine, heavy piece with an ambi stock. It is all original, too.
Last I heard, Timmy had "retreated" to his mom's place. He isn't answering phone calls. He stayed overnight with J a couple of days and then was on his way. Never called me. J let me know he had the stock when I called to get him to help me with the sheared off screw on the Winchester. J is his usual self. Broke. Keeps his old truck running with bailing wire and duct tape. As fond as ever of anything with a trigger, and always willing to help out. I over-paid him for the mill work, but I have always had a bit of a soft spot for the guy. He is a unique character.
