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Post by bushog on Jul 30, 2022 9:02:32 GMT -5
So I just made an impulse buy (imagine that) and am not sure what I’ve gotten myself into. Just picked up a Freedom Arms 252 in .22lr with a .22mag cylinder. Gun comes with a silver Leupold 2x scope in a TSOB mount. Has sling studs too. Tell me what I got? I mean, I know what it is but does anybody have experience good or bad with this configuration? I’ve never owned a FA83 and it seems super big for a .22. Thanks in advance
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Post by pacecars on Jul 30, 2022 10:01:13 GMT -5
As heavy as my 97 .22 is, that thing has to weigh a ton! I imagine it will be supremely accurate with both cylinders at 100 yds
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jul 30, 2022 10:02:13 GMT -5
You got prairie dogs in NM, right!!! Ground squirrels, and such and lots of public land. If we had something similar in Texas I’d own something similar, although I agree the 83 does seem overkill just a bit, maybe a 97. They are very cool guns though, and if you’re looking for an accurate rimfire handgun I’d say your looking is over. It’s a shame they shortened the cylinder, I bet that in a 218 or hornet would be very nice.
Trapr
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Post by bushog on Jul 30, 2022 10:04:18 GMT -5
As heavy as my 97 .22 is, that thing has to weigh a ton! I imagine it will be supremely accurate with both cylinders at 100 yds \\ If I run into anything I need a bigger gun than a .22 for I can throw it...
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Post by pacecars on Jul 30, 2022 11:01:11 GMT -5
Do you know if it has the match chamber or the standard one? I bet a 4X or variable with higher power would really ring out the accuracy.
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Post by pacecars on Jul 30, 2022 11:04:12 GMT -5
I never noticed the hole in the hammer before until I was looking at yours so I went on Gunbroker and looked at several 252s and it is on all of them. Anyone know what it is for? Speed up lock time maybe?
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Post by magman on Jul 30, 2022 11:04:20 GMT -5
I had one with a 5.5 inch barrel. It was weighty. I had to be selective on ammo to fit the match chambers. Decided to let it go. Kept my Clements tuned Ruger SS.
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Post by Randominator on Jul 30, 2022 11:10:35 GMT -5
I have a FA 252, but with the 22LR cylinder only. It is picky about ammo, but accuracy is outstanding when you find what it likes. I shot this group at 100 yards using TAC-22 ammo and a 2 MOA Ultradot.
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Post by bushog on Jul 30, 2022 12:03:12 GMT -5
Do you know if it has the match chamber or the standard one? I bet a 4X or variable with higher power would really ring out the accuracy. I was thinking they all had the match chambers but clearly not sure…
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Post by taffin on Jul 30, 2022 12:10:15 GMT -5
So I just made an impulse buy (imagine that) and am not sure what I’ve gotten myself into. Just picked up a Freedom Arms 252 in .22lr with a .22mag cylinder. Gun comes with a silver Leupold 2x scope in a TSOB mount. Has sling studs too. Tell me what I got? I mean, I know what it is but does anybody have experience good or bad with this configuration? I’ve never owned a FA83 and it seems super big for a .22. Thanks in advance THERE IS NO BAD WITH FA .22s
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Post by taffin on Jul 30, 2022 12:18:43 GMT -5
So I just made an impulse buy (imagine that) and am not sure what I’ve gotten myself into. Just picked up a Freedom Arms 252 in .22lr with a .22mag cylinder. Gun comes with a silver Leupold 2x scope in a TSOB mount. Has sling studs too. Tell me what I got? I mean, I know what it is but does anybody have experience good or bad with this configuration? I’ve never owned a FA83 and it seems super big for a .22. Thanks in advance THERE IS NO BAD WITH FA .22s postimg.cc/ftp9XLbYpostimg.cc/Cd8ZXw16postimg.cc/PCVrN7Jwpostimg.cc/xXZbJ51cpostimg.cc/ftJ27Bxp
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Post by potatojudge on Jul 30, 2022 14:58:12 GMT -5
I'm afraid this is a situation where you need to buy a large lot of top tier 22 ammo, then see if it chambers and groups well.
If so, you're set for a while.
If not, you try again with a different brand or lot. Hope another gun likes that ammo or sell it off.
The life of precision 22 shooters is an interesting one.
Congrats on a neat gun. I'd be tempted to throw a higher power scope on it and move that 2x to another rig.
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 30, 2022 15:01:09 GMT -5
As JT has already said, there are no bad Freedom Arms.
For sitting at a bench or over a truck hood, hard to imagine a better setup.
Good snag Greg...
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Post by gregs on Jul 30, 2022 16:20:12 GMT -5
Just picked one up myself 2 weeks ago. Got a Leupold Delta Point and a FA mount for it. Between waiting on my 4463 to clear and missing the FFL (I'm out of town working or he is traveling to a big show) I'm still waiting to take possession along with another lead flinger.
On arrival, my used gunn had a broken firing pin. Spoke with the dealer and he got another firing pin coming.
Yes, they are big and just as heavy as my 454 and 475.
The trigger will not come at under 3 lbs so you'll ha e to bend them on your own to get it in the 1-1.5 range.
If you order anything from FA, get an extra FP and springs for the gun.
Let put some emphasis on springs. Took possession last night and went to change out the firing pin spring which was also broke. Long story short, order extra springs cause my new spring is somewhere on the carpet after an hour search. Going to the store to get a large bar magnet.
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Post by taffin on Jul 30, 2022 16:27:33 GMT -5
I'm afraid this is a situation where you need to buy a large lot of top tier 22 ammo, then see if it chambers and groups well. WITH THE TIGHT CHAMBERS OF FA .22s CHEAPER AMMO OFTEN SEATS WITH DIFFICULTY BUT IN DOING SO THE BULLETS FORM TO THE CHAMBER AND SHOOTS VERY WELL
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