Modern Lever Build - Sanity Check

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Got another gun bug, been going down the short barrel level rabbit hole and looking at an interesting build. Wanted to see what folks think about this as a plinker / deer hunting rig.

I like the versatility and mobility of a short barrel (specially with a pistol caliber), but not a lot of options out there on good actions with good accessories. So landed on the R95 Triple Black Mares Leg in 357 Mag. Then add a Ranger Point Precision furniture.

I already reload in 45-70 but that seems like a waste with a 13.5" barrel and I want to save on reloading, so the 357 mag seems to make more sense.

https://rangerpointstore.com/ranger-rossi-95-10-25-mare-s-leg-m-lok-handguard-black/
https://rangerpointstore.com/rossi-95-lever-stock

Thoughts on the build?

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So similar to this but with the full Ranger butt stock

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Henry or Rossi? Seem Henry has better rep, but I don't see any tactical forends for Henry mare's leg...

ALSO I have issues with the $1900-2000 price point on the R95 Mare's Leg, just seems... high
 
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mmattockx said:
I'd go with a 16" barrel carbine to get a bit more performance for hunting and another round or two (whichever it is) of mag capacity. I have to say the 13.5" barrel looks pretty damn good to me, though.


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I've been eyeing the Morrison, with its 12" barrel for ....... reasons. :cool:

But I'm already well down the Rossi R95 rabbit hole. :rolleyes:
 
A first I was thinking 45-70 cause I already have the gear to reload, but now I'm thinking 357 mag for reloading cost and more plinking.. And good enough for deer in the thick forest I usually hunt. I have a 6.5 for longer range...
 
dubious said:
Got another gun bug, been going down the short barrel level rabbit hole and looking at an interesting build. Wanted to see what folks think about this as a plinker / deer hunting rig.

I like the versatility and mobility of a short barrel (specially with a pistol caliber), but not a lot of options out there on good actions with good accessories. So landed on the R95 Triple Black Mares Leg in 357 Mag. Then add a Ranger Point Precision furniture.

I already reload in 45-70 but that seems like a waste with a 13.5" barrel and I want to save on reloading, so the 357 mag seems to make more sense.

https://rangerpointstore.com/ranger-rossi-95-10-25-mare-s-leg-m-lok-handguard-black/
https://rangerpointstore.com/rossi-95-lever-stock

Thoughts on the build?

thumbnail_rossi_r95_357_r.jpg


So similar to this but with the full Ranger butt stock

rossi-95-firearms-rossi-95-stock-or-1913-single-screw-picatinny-brace-adapter-ranger-point-precision__49859.1767983902.jpg
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I think the build with the folding stock looks great! Have you considered adding a cartridge quiver to the front rail - just in front of the action? If you're going with a full buttstock, I'd go with a quiver there as well.

I'm going to follow this thread... I recently inherited a Rossi Ranch Hand in .44 magnum. It isn't the easiest gun to shoot 2 handed, so I'm thinking of a similar build. I really like the folding stock and the handguard you've spec'd out. The stock buckhorn sights are terrible, so I like the idea of a rail for optics.

On the topic of optics, what are you thinking? Holosun?
 
I don't think you can use a folding stock, even though the rifle is under 26" stock, by adding a folding stock the rifle no longer falls under the "exception".. If you can fire the rifle with the stock folded and it's under 26" it's now a restricted rifle is my understanding
 
dubious said:
huh, I was not aware of the Morrison, interesting...

Also, what did you build with the R95? Feel like sharing? And hows the quality on the R95?
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I got my Rossi Triple Black a bunch of years ago and went through a number of different forends before the full length Ranger Point MLOK. Basically I ended up building the same basic thing as the Citadel just with the Rossi stock and a cheek riser.

I quite like the Rossi, it has been very reliable. I've shot over 1000 rounds through it and cleaned the thing only once about mid way. I just cleaned it again as it was doing some weird stuff with the shell elevator. I think only needing to clean every 500 or so rounds is pretty decent.

And let's not forget the Rossi is way less expensive than most of the other makes. I wasn't super dedicated to a lever gun, so the Rossi was a good choice at a reasonable price. I was never going to spend $3000 on a lever rifle.
 
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dubious said:
I don't think you can use a folding stock, even though the rifle is under 26" stock, by adding a folding stock the rifle no longer falls under the "exception".. If you can fire the rifle with the stock folded and it's under 26" it's now a restricted rifle is my understanding
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Like a mechanical safety to prevent it from being fired? I have no intention of firing it with the stock folded. It's a PITA to shoot using two hands. I'd like to be able to keep it in my backpack for deployment if required.

I guess the rules don't have to make sense...
 
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