.357 Lever Guns?
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Yup ohio hunter here... still like the max- I would be ok with a 336 size frame... I only said 92 thinking the 92 in 357 would not be that hard but really do not know the engineering side of it. I screwed up and let a 336 in 35 Remington go years ago.. -got it in payment of debt before I started playing with rifles much.
Speedo66
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I said previously that the only change I made was to change the ejection spring, but I've now remembered I also replaced the yellow plastic magazine follower. It functioned fine, but I was put off by a plastic part on a vintage style gun. I replaced it with a home made brass follower.
Also replaced the rear sight with a mount for a scout scope for hunting. Having never used a scout scope before, I found I quickly adapted to it. I was surised how accurate the Rossi was.
As far as customer service, while I just read two instances of happy people here, in general, they don't have a great reputation.
You can go here to learn lots about Rossi's: www.rossi-rifleman.com
Also replaced the rear sight with a mount for a scout scope for hunting. Having never used a scout scope before, I found I quickly adapted to it. I was surised how accurate the Rossi was.
As far as customer service, while I just read two instances of happy people here, in general, they don't have a great reputation.
You can go here to learn lots about Rossi's: www.rossi-rifleman.com
someguy2800
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I just got a contender pistol barrel in 357 max. What a fine little cartridge. I asked them to chamber it with a .250" throat so I can seat bullet out a bit and gain case capacity. I am collecting parts for a contender carbine to give to my daughter when she is older. I was going to do a 30-30 ackley but now I am thinking about doing a 357 max 22" barrel.
bassjam
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I did a ton of internet research hoping to buy a new production 1894 in .357. What I found is since 2013 Freedom Arms has been saying "it'll be out next quarter", or "next year", or "soon". I've run across tons of posts and comments of folks calling Marlin even as recently as this year and being told the .357 will still make it to market soon.
The rumors are the old tooling from the Marlin plant was in pretty poor shape, so they pretty much had to redesign and rebuild all the equipment. But it's been 4 years, so they are either really bad at that, or they just gave up and won't admit to it.
The max is a great round... A bud bought a barrel for his encore from bellym T/C and its been a hammer on deer. I have a H&R topper in 357 max- bought a barrel for the contender that was supposedly reamed but it turned out its still stock. I want to ream 2 contenders and another handi rifle to the max... would LOVE either a lever or even a bolt gun in it
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Panzerschwein
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Sounds good, gang. I just put down money on one of Col. LeMat's grapeshot revolvers, but I think a Rossi '92 in .357 will be next on the list!
TN Outlaw
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On the R92? Ive thought about trying a scout type scope set-up or maybe a rail mount but i havent been able to bring myself to even look for a mount. Other than a BLR or 336, i generally dont like the look of a scoped lever gun but i know how well my R92 shoots with buckhorn sights so my curiosity is raised a little to try one just to test out.
What type of rail mount did you use?
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I have an older Rossi Model 92 in .45 Colt and I love it! Fit and finish are very good and the action was slick right out of the box. If I were looking for a .357 lever gun I would definitely look for another Rossi first before trying to track down a Marlin.
I have an older Rossi Model 92 in .45 Colt and I love it! Fit and finish are very good and the action was slick right out of the box. If I were looking for a .357 lever gun I would definitely look for another Rossi first before trying to track down a Marlin.
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A few years ago I ended up buying a used Rossi because I could not stomach the price of the 357 Marlins, although I sure do love pre-safety Marlins. The action is not as slick, but it works so I have decided to just let use do the slicking up for me. Mine is a 24" octagon barrel and cannot be scoped. However, it came with a Marbles tang peep and once I replaced the brass bead front sight with a fiber optic I found out that that looooonnnggg sight radius makes for a very accurate rifle. I mostly shoot mine with 38s at a 50 yard target, but it does admirably small groups there and with mild 38 loads it is a really fun small game rifle. 357 isn't legal for deer where I live, but I would have no hesitation taking deer or pigs with it inside 100 yards.
Speedo66
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Rossi had a particular model numbered rifle that actually came with the scope mount in the box, I was lucky enough to find one. It's now discontinued, as it seems the factory mount is itself.
However, all is not lost for those who want a scope. NOE, the same company that makes bullet molds, picked up where Rossi left off and is producing the mounts in black and silver aluminum. Here's a link: http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.php?cPath=103
Current Braztech made Rossi round barreled rifles, except the Ruger .480, come drilled and tapped from the factory for the scope mount, the screw holes are hidden under the rear sight.
However, all is not lost for those who want a scope. NOE, the same company that makes bullet molds, picked up where Rossi left off and is producing the mounts in black and silver aluminum. Here's a link: http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.php?cPath=103
Current Braztech made Rossi round barreled rifles, except the Ruger .480, come drilled and tapped from the factory for the scope mount, the screw holes are hidden under the rear sight.
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Jackal
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I've sent 2 Rossi's back to the distributors before transfer. I kept 1. I regret selling a pre Rossi Puma stainless .357 carbine. They can be garbage. They can be excellent. Totally hit and miss.
I bought a Rossi in 357 a few years ago it ejected shells into orbit. The trigger was heavy, but consistent. To me, sights are terrible. After mounting a scout scope for load workup, I couldn't bring myself to remove it.
My wife an my Mom both love it because it's like a 22 with 38s.
My wife an my Mom both love it because it's like a 22 with 38s.
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I love this, too. I can sit there all afternoon launching 38s and come away with not the slightest hint of a sore shoulder.
Ive pumped .357s thru my gun fast enough to heat the barrel up to the point i had to watch where i put my hand, giggled the whole time. Recoil with even stout loads of 180s is pleasant, especially after sucking up a bunch or rounds from a .300 thats too short for me off a bench......
Hoppes Love Potion
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I found a used Interarms Rossi 92 16" .357 in excellent shape and bought it for $500. It has been reliable and accurate, very enjoyable to shoot and my wife really loves it. Also, we can shoot this rifle at the local 25-yard indoor range. A great all-around rifle for targets and home defense. We don't hunt but this rifle could easily take small game with .38 Special and deer with .357.
I like Henry rifles, but their Big Boy is too heavy. The Steel Big Boy 16" Carbine is the lightest one at 6.59 lbs. Even the sawed-off Mares Leg is 5.79 lbs! The Rossi is 4.9 lbs.
I like Henry rifles, but their Big Boy is too heavy. The Steel Big Boy 16" Carbine is the lightest one at 6.59 lbs. Even the sawed-off Mares Leg is 5.79 lbs! The Rossi is 4.9 lbs.
Speedo66
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"The Winchester 1873 by Muroku is worth the extra cash.... if you have it and don't mind spending twice the price of a Rossi."
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Dain Bramage
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Great Seer: do the letters W, H, M, or R figure in your vision, or some other combination thereof?
B_Li_Ber_Tar_Ian
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Come on, Denis!
Tommygunn
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"The Winchester 1873 by Miroku is worth the extra cash.....if you have it and don't mind spending thrice the price of a Rossi." Refixed! Well, close enough.....
Dain,
One of those letters does.
Honestly don't mean to be a tease, but I can't say anything more than that it's looking like some people will be quite surprised & very happy, IF it all comes together as planned.
If there's no hugely pressing need for a .357 levergun right now, might be worth waiting.
Denis
One of those letters does.
Honestly don't mean to be a tease, but I can't say anything more than that it's looking like some people will be quite surprised & very happy, IF it all comes together as planned.
If there's no hugely pressing need for a .357 levergun right now, might be worth waiting.
Denis
HankR
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So it might be a good time for me to unload the LNIB JM 1894 I've been hoarding?
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