I've been wanting a lever action in 357 for too long. I handled a Rossi m92 at the store today and aside from the finish the gun looked right. Is it a good shooter? The seller told me the m92 has problem feeding anything but a round nose bullet? Since I'm going to shoot mostly reloaded cast bullet in 38spl for plinking I wanted to know if the rifle will be fine. Any personal experience to share?
Rossi in 357. Yay or nay?
- Thread starter Dake21
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I had a Rossi in .270 ..... Not a lever of course, but if you can get past the fit and finish it was ok...... wouldn't be my choice, and knowing how finicky a lever can be for cycling and timing I would stay away....
A friend had one and shot cowboy action with it for years it was very reliable. He was very skilled with working metal and had it slicked up just right. He sold it for a uberti. I would have bought it but found a marlin 1894 instead if that helps.
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Have an older rossi 92 in 357 mag with a 16" barrel that my dad had for years as a pack sack gun.
He shot a few white tails with that gun with virtually no meat destruction.
He slicked it up so smooth it almost levers itself.
It does not have a safety on top of the bolt or hammer lock like the new br#####hs and is very close to the original in design.
Love the rifle and have been offered $750 for it and declined because it reminds me of my father.
Have an older rossi 92 in 357 mag with a 16" barrel that my dad had for years as a pack sack gun.
He shot a few white tails with that gun with virtually no meat destruction.
He slicked it up so smooth it almost levers itself.
It does not have a safety on top of the bolt or hammer lock like the new br#####hs and is very close to the original in design.
Love the rifle and have been offered $750 for it and declined because it reminds me of my father.
Unfortunately br#####h the company that makes rossi rifles will not sell even the most minor parts for their guns even to gun smiths.
If something breaks you have to send the gun to rossi.
They won't fix the older rossi rifles like mine period.
Unless you know a gunsmith that can machine a part you're sol.
That's a big negative in my books.
I won't buy a new rossi until that changes.
If something breaks you have to send the gun to rossi.
They won't fix the older rossi rifles like mine period.
Unless you know a gunsmith that can machine a part you're sol.
That's a big negative in my books.
I won't buy a new rossi until that changes.
That is awesome.... I have a decent range of rifles and shotguns in a few good calibers.... Valuable collection that pales in comparison to what many members have here admittedly..... But I worked for them all while supporting my boys as a single dad and am proud of it...
My dad is still with us, but regardless, in the font left position in my safe, first thing you see is my Cooey single shotgun.... My dad gave it to me when I was 16 and passed the hunting course.... Along with a pair of coveralls, a vest, a hat, a pair of kodiak workboots and a box of Canadian tire supremes..... That was my beginings ....
My oldest will wield it next year in search of his first rabbit or grouse....and it Will never leave its position in the safe.....
- Location
- Southern Vancouver Island
I'm happy with my .357 & .45 Colt Rossi M92's. Easy to tune up & install XS peep sights onto. I've also had the .44 magnum & .454 Casull versions and never had any problems with any of them. The Brazilian wood used for the stocks ain't all that hot, but fitting some Boyd's or PGW walnut ones to the rifles is an option. Good rifles that shoot straight when dialed in right.
Sounds like a decent rifle for the money if I'm willing to give it a bit of love. The only thing that botters me on the rifle is the wood but if that can be changed then I don't see why I'd spend more money for another brand. Everything else is over one thousand.
07blackwater
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- Location
- Port Coquitlam, BC
I have a 16" 357 and it shoots great and is a lot of fun.
I had some hand loaded swc that would double feed but all I had to do was increase the col a bit and it's all good.
I had some hand loaded swc that would double feed but all I had to do was increase the col a bit and it's all good.
I have shot the ranch hand, which is basically the same with a shorter barrel. I had no issues shooting or ejecting either .38's or .357.
The only trouble I had was when loading the longer .357 it was sometimes a tight fit to get them past the loading gate, they almost seemed just a touch too long to put in there well. Granted I was wearing thin gloves, which wasn't helping, but I think a bit of smoothing the square edge around the area, or I have heard installing a weaker spring for the gate will help.
That being said there were no shells that I could not get in there, I just needed to take off my gloves, and/or pull it out and try again and any 38 specials loaded without any issues.
I'm also told that if you're left handed be prepared to get a few brass in the face from time to time.
The only trouble I had was when loading the longer .357 it was sometimes a tight fit to get them past the loading gate, they almost seemed just a touch too long to put in there well. Granted I was wearing thin gloves, which wasn't helping, but I think a bit of smoothing the square edge around the area, or I have heard installing a weaker spring for the gate will help.
That being said there were no shells that I could not get in there, I just needed to take off my gloves, and/or pull it out and try again and any 38 specials loaded without any issues.
I'm also told that if you're left handed be prepared to get a few brass in the face from time to time.
- Location
- Saskatchewan
My 20" stainless model .357 shoots everything I feed it with no hiccups. Accuracy is about what I can see with iron sights. No complaints. I am worried about parts availability, I sold one that needed a small plunger/spring that holds the lever closed, ordered the parts for the person who bought it, no part after many months.
I have a stainless Rossi 92 saddle ring carbine. Pre safety, slicked up by, (and bought from) Steve's Gunz in Texas.
Super slick, super accurate, my 'never sell' gun.
Feeds all bullet shapes in 357 cases.
Just will not feed 38's unless I load the bullet to 357 length.
Didn't know about the spare parts issue, but as mine hasn't broken in 10 years so I don't feel it is an issue.
TJ
Super slick, super accurate, my 'never sell' gun.
Feeds all bullet shapes in 357 cases.
Just will not feed 38's unless I load the bullet to 357 length.
Didn't know about the spare parts issue, but as mine hasn't broken in 10 years so I don't feel it is an issue.
TJ
I have the stainless 16" version in 44 mag.... these things are nice little rifles, actually a bit smaller than my 10/22 in dimensions. As Talljoe mentioned, Steve's Gunz is a good place to look for accessories for these rifles. I picked mine up for a rifle to have around the campsite.... light, compact, and holds 8+1 rounds.
