UPDATE: Rossi Ranch Hand Mares Leg

BL89 said:
had mine out today and i loved it but there was a few problems. had a couple times where the action was hard to open and on further inspection the case seemed to have been bulged a little about a quarter inch from the bottom. i assume thats not normal but is it an ammunition thing or a gun thing? brand was american eagle. also the gun seemed to shoot extremely high.
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Ive shot 50 rounds of american eagle in mine with no bulging no extraction problems but feeding problems tho... Maybe get the chamber measured? Try another ammo ? I shoot commercial reloads from a place here in BC, they are hot loads and have a hard bullet good for penetration ... As for the shooting high thats been mentioned on here that new sites are most likely a good bet... Mine shoots high as heck ...
 
Has anyone looked at adding a CAR stock to their existing stock. I would think all you have to do is drill and tap the existing metal butt plate and screw in the CAR stock. If you can get it short enough.

I had a hard time finding any mention of CAR stocks in this thread but was wondering what you guys thought.

See post 2187 to see the stock I mean. And I don't mean the way Cal mocked up the image but on the back to the original wood stock to get an extension.
 
Shooting high ...

BL89 said:
had mine out today and i loved it but there was a few problems. had a couple times where the action was hard to open and on further inspection the case seemed to have been bulged a little about a quarter inch from the bottom. i assume thats not normal but is it an ammunition thing or a gun thing? brand was american eagle. also the gun seemed to shoot extremely high.
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That bulging brass sounds a little unnerving.

I fixed the "shooting high" issue (a problem with all Ranch Hands) with two new sights from Steve's Gunz ... a new (slightly higher) fiber-optic front sight, and a low rear flat-top sight. It's fine now.
 
Hi all. Didn't purchase my Rossi 44 mag. at Wanstalls but as this seems to be the best thread I have seen about it and I am thinking of buying the holster that they have I thought I would ask my questions here. Haven't seen much in the way of reviews on their holster IE: pros and/or cons. Looks good in the picture on the website but personal experience of users and/or seeing one is always best I find. I plan to use it for a backup when bowhunting, hiking and fishing. As you can't pack a handgun this seemed the better option than packing my rem. 12g or marlin 450. Took it out for the first time the other day and got a few surprises. Not having fired handgun cartridges before wasn't expecting that much oomph! Had to fire a few rounds before I realized it was shooting 6 in. high at 10 yds. Will have to read the whole thread and find out what the cure is as I would like poa and poi to be @ 25yds. If this is impracticable please feel free to educate me as at this point I am a novice. Also read there is information sheet that explains to police and range officers that the Mares Leg is not restricted. Would like to get a copy to carry with me for the inevitable stop that will happen. Mind you if you have it, probably never get stopped. Great site. Probably have more questions as I go along as I have only fired about 25 rounds. Thx papaken
 
It really does pack a wallop doesn't it? Steve's gunz is the site for your sites and action polishing. I seem to remember a information sheet from the CFO on this gun, but can't remember where. These mare's legs are getting very popular. My guess is you won't run into a problem.
 
sk8erfinch said:
Ive shot 50 rounds of american eagle in mine with no bulging no extraction problems but feeding problems tho... Maybe get the chamber measured? Try another ammo ? I shoot commercial reloads from a place here in BC, they are hot loads and have a hard bullet good for penetration ... As for the shooting high thats been mentioned on here that new sites are most likely a good bet... Mine shoots high as heck ...
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yeah gonna try another ammo. hopefully it was just a few out of spec cases or hot factory loads. although that many from a box of 50 does seem unlikely.
 
Hey papaken,

Nice to see you over here. If you flip a few pages back in this thread you'll find a guy who bought the holster...I'm so tempted but gotta relax with the spending on firearms-related gear. Seriously.

Check out Voodoo Tactical Holster, good for mounting to a backpack for fishing, etcetera.

I have printed the non-restricted details on the firearm...better to have it and not need it...
 
papaken said:
Also read there is information sheet that explains to police and range officers that the Mares Leg is not restricted. Would like to get a copy to carry with me for the inevitable stop that will happen. Mind you if you have it, probably never get stopped. Great site. Probably have more questions as I go along as I have only fired about 25 rounds. Thx papaken
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Go to page 251 #2507 to print out.

I think the holsters are nice for around $150, but may be uncomfortable while bending in the bush. Just take the scabbard and put it in the top zipper pocket of your backpack and zip up tight from both sides. To keep it from unzipping, just take a hiking shoelace and place through both zippers and knot it till secure. If you buy the scabbard you can remove it and use solo for fly fishing. I have a vest that has a ring on the chest and I attach 2' of nylon cord to the ring of RH. Helps to pull it out if you have trouble reaching back.
 
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Thx Will print out a couple of copies and laminate one for the truck and one for the day pack. I have modified a large frame scoped pistol holster that should work for now but that one from Wanstalls sure looks nice. Can't quite tell from the photo but does it have a cut away in the front to accommodate the rear site and aid in easier drawing?
 
papaken said:
Thx Will print out a couple of copies and laminate one for the truck and one for the day pack. I have modified a large frame scoped pistol holster that should work for now but that one from Wanstalls sure looks nice. Can't quite tell from the photo but does it have a cut away in the front to accommodate the rear site and aid in easier drawing?
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Not sure. Best to ask someone who has purchased, as I have the short shotgun scabbard that was $39.
 
Holster

Eamors Saddlery out of Nanton, AB built this one for me. Top notch work and even better service as always.

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papaken said:
Hi all. Didn't purchase my Rossi 44 mag. at Wanstalls but as this seems to be the best thread I have seen about it and I am thinking of buying the holster that they have I thought I would ask my questions here. Haven't seen much in the way of reviews on their holster IE: pros and/or cons. Looks good in the picture on the website but personal experience of users and/or seeing one is always best I find. I plan to use it for a backup when bowhunting, hiking and fishing. As you can't pack a handgun this seemed the better option than packing my rem. 12g or marlin 450. Took it out for the first time the other day and got a few surprises. Not having fired handgun cartridges before wasn't expecting that much oomph! Had to fire a few rounds before I realized it was shooting 6 in. high at 10 yds. Will have to read the whole thread and find out what the cure is as I would like poa and poi to be @ 25yds. If this is impracticable please feel free to educate me as at this point I am a novice. Also read there is information sheet that explains to police and range officers that the Mares Leg is not restricted. Would like to get a copy to carry with me for the inevitable stop that will happen. Mind you if you have it, probably never get stopped. Great site. Probably have more questions as I go along as I have only fired about 25 rounds. Thx papaken
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I suggest that you read the Post that occurs right before yours. POI = POA at 15 metres.
 
The rossi M-92 is available in 454 casull and the ranch hand has the same action so it should be Ok for 45 colt reload .
 
I just got my Rossi in 45 Long Colt, was curious if anyone has tried pushing a 405 gr cast out of it? I have alot of reload components around for my 45-70 - but thought I'd ask before trying - haha.

May have to pick up some hard cast 300 gr instead if the 405gr out of a pistol cartrige is too much - lmao !
 
tinman1275 said:
Anybody know how strong the actions are in these? I am considering one in .45LC for bush carry and was wondering if they can handle a hotter loading or not.
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Ask Rossi and they will tell you not to use the hot loads. I say BS, they don't want the 45 to cannibalize the 44 mag. Production wise it wouldn't be cost effective for them to build a weaker frame and action for the 45 LC RH. I bought a box of 20 of the 360 gr from DT and had no issues what so ever. I personally don't like to use hot loads as the recoil takes too long to get back on target, but suffice it to say this gun will transcend cowboy loads up to the max of any modern build 45 LC lever gun. Paco Kelly over at Leverguns.com gives the best insight into the modern 45 LC lever guns.

Here's the link: http://www.leverguns.com/articles/paco/45coltlevergun.htm
 
Does anyone actually know of a place that has these in stock right now?? I am looking for the .357 and every place has said "they are coming" and I have been waiting for a month and a half... Im not ready to start paying to get them over the boarder... any input would be nice... thanks!
 
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