Rossi Ranch Hand .44
- Thread starter Duffy
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It is the short stock that is at fault here, once a full stock is installed this rifle dont drive tacks but sure is a 3 to 4 inch groups @ 100 metres, the regular buck horn sight are more than adequate, took a buck @ Anticosti, fell like a ton of bricks at 85 metres... JP.
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- Location
- Southern Vancouver Island
I went full hog on my Ranch Hand to make it look like a
rare Model 92 Winchester Baby carbine. The wee bugger
shoots great with the Marble's sights I installed and
is a great little rifle for huntin' the thick bush.
To get the most out of the Ranch Hand, a proper length
butt stock and quality sights are a must, along with a
good action tuning.
rare Model 92 Winchester Baby carbine. The wee bugger
shoots great with the Marble's sights I installed and
is a great little rifle for huntin' the thick bush.
To get the most out of the Ranch Hand, a proper length
butt stock and quality sights are a must, along with a
good action tuning.
- Location
- Brant County, Ontario
Looks like you refinished the stock as well?
They shoot a foot high at 25 yards out of the box. At under $600, you need to spend $50 on sights if you want to shoot it as a mare's leg. For under $700 you got a fun little toy. Chiappa is more expensive. It is definitely a conversation piece. I love mine. I have a little stock extension that screws in, because I like the portability for packing. I will end up getting a boyd stock for it too though. Most people end up doing this. I also use a bungee sling to fire it as a mare's leg. It works OK, but feels strange. With practice it would be fine. Plus practicing is always fun.
If I wanted something with a full butt stock on it that is what I would buy.
I'll leave the stock alone but wanted some advice on the sights.
I have been having trouble locating one in .44 mag. Does anyone have one in .45 colt? I did find Hornady Lever Evolution ammunition for both .44 mag and 45 colt.
I'll leave the stock alone but wanted some advice on the sights.
I have been having trouble locating one in .44 mag. Does anyone have one in .45 colt? I did find Hornady Lever Evolution ammunition for both .44 mag and 45 colt.
BigUglyMan
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- Location
- New Scotland
I went full hog on my Ranch Hand to make it look like a
rare Model 92 Winchester Baby carbine. The wee bugger
shoots great with the Marble's sights I installed and
is a great little rifle for huntin' the thick bush.
To get the most out of the Ranch Hand, a proper length
butt stock and quality sights are a must, along with a
good action tuning.
That could be a useful little rig in a lot of situations. Especially with the standard lever.
