I just sold my mod 54 to my stepson, while it was super accurate its about a 1# heavier then the 48 and will wear you out hauling it around. Have owned 3-4 of them and killed a lot of squirrels/pigeons with them just like a bit lighter rifle now..I hunt mostly with a BSA Lightning XL .22 or a Beeman R-9 .22 for squirrels now..
Your gonna like the 48 they are not super finicky about hold like some springers, after you wear out your oem spring or it breaks Id get a Vortek kit and put in it.
