454 Casull OR 45-70?

Gunoholic said:
I took 2 x Manitoulin WMU 43B deer with that pre safety Rossi 92 20” bbl in 454 Casull.
The 335 grain hard cast BNH:25 went right through in both cases leaving good sized exit holes.
Sold the gun because I got a real lucrative offer for it and I had several rifles that could do the same job at the time.
The pre Br#####h Amadeo Rossi M92s in 454 Casull with no pigtail safety on the receiver or hammer lock are scarce as chickens teeth.
The job I did on the Brazilian jungle wood stocks with tru-oil looked pretty good.
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OK - nice to hear that the 454 performs well!
I am not familiar at all with the Rossi rifles ... the safety on them seems odd. Not a fan.
I'll have to keep my eyes open at used gun shops/shows. I'm not in a rush ... still chewing things over.
This thread has been very helpful.
 
Gunoholic said:
I think you’re talking about a Remlin Guide Gun in 45/70.
You’re chances of getting a good one off the rack at Epps or other dealers is pretty good though you should check the gun thoroughly before laying down any cash or plastic.
My gun is a Marlin 1895GS (18 1/2” bbl) which points fast and is accurate and with the stainless I don’t have to worry about rust when camping out in inclement weather.
If they had been available I would have bought the Remlin ‘Trapper’ with the 16 1/2” bbl being offered on the Epps website though it is kinda spendy MSRP over $1200.
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Hi Gunoholic
Yes, I visit Epps' site often. Those Marlins are definitely up there in price. My 30-30 is a Remlin product. Purchased it new 3 years ago. Happy with the fit/finish. I'd like to add a 1895 to the 336. However, there has been some very interesting points brought up regarding the 454. I am not a fan of the Rossi safety at all. I prefer the Marlin look too.
Still unsure ... but for now I will continue with the dirty 30!

Thanks
 
I would love a 460sw lever gun. Only problem is the only one I know of starts at $3150usd...

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http://www.bighornarmory.com/catalo...ndw-model-90a-454-casull-model-90b-45-colt-8/

I could see myself with one of the 454casull 12" barrel guns for bears if ever I felt like I needed such a thing, but otherwise I don't see it as any better than a 45-70 which is going to easier/cheaper to find rifles and components for.
 
I would go with a new Remlin.
Get a recently made one.

But check it before you leave the store.
The guns have improved since the Ilion NY factory opened but Remlin Lemons still makes it out of the factory in greater numbers than they should.

The 336s, 1894s, 1895s are simple actions to work on and there is a plethora of after market accessories from Wild West Guns and other companies.

The Rossi 92s have quality control issues but you can’t get parts for them because Br#####h won’t sell you any.

The pre Br#####h, pre safety Amadeo Rossi 92s are the best but exceedingly scarce because most owners keep them.

If I needed a new levergun today I’d grab me a stainless Marlin Guide Gun 1895GS but I already have one which I’m exceedingly pleased with.
 
I have a Rossi.

Nice and light, fairly accurate, holds a lot more ammo than an 1895. Cool factor pretty damn high. I swapped out the sites on mine and might replace the recoil pad, mine was a bit hard but I’ve heard others say theres was soft.

I like marlins but they’re chunky beasts compared to an 1892
 
That’s why I bought my Taylor/Chiappa ‘Alaskan’ 92 Trapper (16” bbl) takedown in 44 mag.
Comes with Skinner sights installed.
I’ve owned several Rossi 92s but the Alaskan is on a whole new level of fit/finish/workmanship/smoothness.
Good to go right out of the box ... no quality control issues like some Remlins & Rossis.
No lawyers safety junk either.
Of course it’s about 3X the MSRP of a Rossi.
No such thing as a free lunch ... you get whatcha pay for.
 
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