Rossi LWC single shot

300 or 8.6 Blackout would be cool if our retarded government wasn't against mufflers... aka suppressors for firearms.
I guess the same people making these laws must love the sound of a unmuffled Harley at 3:00 AM in the summer...idiots...
 
I dont have a detailed range report as we have over 40 inches of snow on the range, and I am not going to break trail out there. I did sight the rifle in at approximately 75 yards which is good enough for predator control in town where we are allowed to shoot.

I loaded up some 125 gr and 158gr HP bullets with H110 and Remington. 357 cases. I have only shot the 125s and recoil and report are minimal.

I have Leupold clone scope on it with low magnification, but I really dont like how it sits on the rifle. Waiting on a reflex scope (I want some magnification) but also am considering putting a Vortex EER 2-7x on it with a cantilever mount so that the eyepiece is forward and over the break action. I have looked at a number of LPVO scopes, but none have the eye relief that I want.

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I have added a few things from Ali Express, a slip on pad to extend the stock for the LOP I require, its certainly not needed for recoil reduction.

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The one thing I really dont like is that there is no pistol grip cover and the stock is hollow, which results in a huge opening for snow or other debris if you drop the firearm. I ended up trimming down a soft plastic A2 grip cover to fit snugly and close the opening. I could do some more trimming but left the rear flanges in place to aid pulling it out if I want to do so.

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I use the rifle for in town predator hunting and while going out and checking trail cameras and other baits. Its light and short which is specifically why I bought it. I am sure glad that I put that plug in the pistol grip. I had an epic fall when snowshoeing into a bait last week - the toe broke through in deep powder and I went facefirst into a ditch with the rifle flying off my back. Luckily I had taped the muzzle but the rifle ended up deep down in the snow. Got it cleaned out enough and If the plug hadn't been there the whole inside of the stock would have been full of snow.

Found the forend hard to get off when I was home to dry everything that night. The nut was very tough to get off, even with a rubber strap wrench, and once loosened off, I had a hard time getting the forend off. Got it all apart, dried, oiled and will put back together.

Locktite is your friend, the threaded muzzle cover loosened up and I ended using blue locktite on it and the hammer extension . As mentioned by OkayShooter, I did use red on the picatinny rail screws after degreasing the holes and screws, one definitely wasnt torqued down from the factory.

I am waiting on my son in law to 3D print me a 3 cartridge holder that I will attach to the receiver with velcroe.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6994072

I tried using a fabric 2 shell holder but there isnt enough room on the receiver to fit well.

Its not a target rifle and will be used for plinking or while out checking cameras and baits. Once the snow melts, I will do some targets at 100 yards with the 2 different loads, as well as a bunch of .38 Spl ammo.

I just wish they would make one in .40 S&W!
 
Locktite is your friend, the threaded muzzle cover loosened up and I ended using blue locktite on it and the hammer extension . As mentioned by OkayShooter, I did use red on the picatinny rail screws after degreasing the holes and screws, one definitely wasnt torqued down from the factory.

I am waiting on my son in law to 3D print me a 3 cartridge holder that I will attach to the receiver with velcroe.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6994072

I tried using a fabric 2 shell holder but there isnt enough room on the receiver to fit well.

Its not a target rifle and will be used for plinking or while out checking cameras and baits. Once the snow melts, I will do some targets at 100 yards with the 2 different loads, as well as a bunch of .38 Spl ammo.
I was thinking using the rail for a off set side saddle.
 
WHHHHYYYY can’t they do this in 7.62x39

We need way more options in this abundant cartridge! A nice handy single shot for camping fun? Hell yea!

I wonder if a 7.62x39 reamer could be used to convert a 300 bo model...

IIRC Savage used 308cal barrels in their 7.62x39 Axis Scouts, so that part shouldn't be too big of an issue.
 
I wonder if a 7.62x39 reamer could be used to convert a 300 bo model...

IIRC Savage used 308cal barrels in their 7.62x39 Axis Scouts, so that part shouldn't be too big of an issue.

Theres enough overlap that a loose 308 barrel is a tight 310 barrel. Especially if the throat has a bit extra leade. But even then I can't imagine regular 7.62x39 loads in a 308 bore would raise pressure near dangerously
 
Theres enough overlap that a loose 308 barrel is a tight 310 barrel. Especially if the throat has a bit extra leade. But even then I can't imagine regular 7.62x39 loads in a 308 bore would raise pressure near dangerously
An interesting question , you wouldn't think so though . It's at times like this that I regret not buying a Baikal single shot in 7.62x39 when I had the chance .
 
An interesting question , you wouldn't think so though . It's at times like this that I regret not buying a Baikal single shot in 7.62x39 when I had the chance .

They used to be pretty cheap back in the day too eh? I know, what wasn't compared to now, but...

You'd think Rossi or CVA realizes they are a license to print money
 
Theres enough overlap that a loose 308 barrel is a tight 310 barrel. Especially if the throat has a bit extra leade. But even then I can't imagine regular 7.62x39 loads in a 308 bore would raise pressure near dangerously
Ive used .311 pulled Russian bullets in 30 06/308 win before zero issues..
 
I'm happy with mine so far, had a red dot on for a while but switched to a scope for some load development.
Attached pic is typical 25m group with speer 125gr JHP, at 50m it opens up to about 1.5" groups so far but haven't had a chance to work with it much yet.
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