Finding a lever in .357
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Anyone have experience with the Rossi and Henry’s in this category?
Basically, are the Rossi’s well made?
Is the Henry steel side gate worth the extra 300$?
Is the colour case hardened worth another 200$
Seen a few glowing Utube reviews of the case hardened, but if a Rossi was available would it be a decent alternative?
Thanks in advance
Basically, are the Rossi’s well made?
Is the Henry steel side gate worth the extra 300$?
Is the colour case hardened worth another 200$
Seen a few glowing Utube reviews of the case hardened, but if a Rossi was available would it be a decent alternative?
Thanks in advance
I have had the Citadel Levtac 92 (rossi) and the Henry Big Boy X
Rossi - light weight, top eject, side loading gate is a bit rougher loading, no loading tube, barrel is thinner, screws get loose
Henry sidegate - hefty, side eject, easier side loading gate, easier to load, loading tube (never used it because of side gate), drilled and tapped for rails/mounting bases, thicker barrel, easier to take loop and bolt out
Both will eat any ammo except aluminum, doesn't cycle well
I preferred the Citadel because of the weight
Rossi - light weight, top eject, side loading gate is a bit rougher loading, no loading tube, barrel is thinner, screws get loose
Henry sidegate - hefty, side eject, easier side loading gate, easier to load, loading tube (never used it because of side gate), drilled and tapped for rails/mounting bases, thicker barrel, easier to take loop and bolt out
Both will eat any ammo except aluminum, doesn't cycle well
I preferred the Citadel because of the weight
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Basically, are the Rossi’s well made?
Is the Henry steel side gate worth the extra 300$?
Is the colour case hardened worth another 200$
Seen a few glowing Utube reviews of the case hardened, but if a Rossi was available would it be a decent alternative?
Thanks in advance
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C9er, if you've got the cash, a Winchester will put a smile on your face every time you shoot it. They're really exceptional looking, shooting, and handling. My next choice would be a Pedersoli or other quality Italian repro that's patterned off the original Winchesters, then it would be a vintage Marlin or one of the Henrys that isn't too gaudy to look at. As for the Rossis (just my opinion here, and based on what I've seen and heard from people who have them), they can be hit and miss. I wouldn't buy one that I couldn't inspect and handle in person before hand. If you get a good one, you'll likely enjoy it a lot. If you get a bad one ...
Basically, are the Rossi’s well made?
Is the Henry steel side gate worth the extra 300$?
Is the colour case hardened worth another 200$
Seen a few glowing Utube reviews of the case hardened, but if a Rossi was available would it be a decent alternative?
Thanks in advance
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C9er, if you've got the cash, a Winchester will put a smile on your face every time you shoot it. They're really exceptional looking, shooting, and handling. My next choice would be a Pedersoli or other quality Italian repro that's patterned off the original Winchesters, then it would be a vintage Marlin or one of the Henrys that isn't too gaudy to look at. As for the Rossis (just my opinion here, and based on what I've seen and heard from people who have them), they can be hit and miss. I wouldn't buy one that I couldn't inspect and handle in person before hand. If you get a good one, you'll likely enjoy it a lot. If you get a bad one ...
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We've had a few warranty issues with Henry lately- none (yet) with the new Rossi rifles. They've been exceptional.
