rossi rio grand 45-70??

[6.5x55swm]

i may have a chance to trade for a rossi rio grand in 45-70 and it looks new fired maybe a couple of boxes. I am not finding much good info on these rifles, are they really that bad? Rifle is very light and should kick pretty hard. I would like to hear from people that actual owned one

 

[Milt Dale]

I owned one in 45/70 Stainless, I have owned a few different 45/70 rifles, I liked the light weight of the Rossi and liked it more than a Mares leg and short carbine 44 Rossi's that I owned. I don't recall why I sold it, I presently have a Henry 45/70 that I prefer over Marlin. I think the Rossi Rio Grande was a copy or inspired by the Marlin 336. I carried the Rio Grande more than I shot it however when I did shoot it I don't recall the recoil being bad and I recall a Pachymar style recoil pad that worked quite well. I think they may be discontinued. I don't need a 45/70 right now but I would not object to owning one again.

 

[6.5x55swm]

yes they were discontinued in 2016 and it does have a decent recoil pad and it would be a joy to carry, i guess i should get some ammo and try it