Great price. Surprised these have lasted since your original post, Mike. Good that you got one - I want to try it out. They were going for ~$800 on GunBroker maybe a half year back when inventory at retailers had dried up.
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Yeah, shoot me a text when you get it, and we can compare schedules. NRA would be good.It is supposed to arrive Wed of next week. Maybe a trip to the NRA range or someplace? I just checked and it still shows as in stock.
I have it now! It's much nicer looking than I expected. The wood is richer (darker) than I expected. I like it a lot.
I looked at a lot of YouTube videos where rough and sharp edges were noted. This one has none of that. It cycles nicely too. There is a little bit of "grittiness" at the end of the cycle as the blocks close on the bolt, but it seems fine to me.
I'm planning a trip to the NRA range on 2/15. I'll update with the results.
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Its a Rossi built to run, may need some polishing but a good solid gun and they are surprisingly accurate. Never really noticed a difference between a Rossi and JM Marlin with open sights. Maybe if I got one on a sled but that's not what lever guns were made for.
There bores are always rough too but they function. Only issues usually come down to finish and bullet feeding which takes some adjusting of the cartridge guides. Plenty of online advice on this simple adjustment.
I really want to buy this, but the price I see is 535 + a 16 charge and a 45 transfer fee.
I fed some 357 MAG snap caps through it yesterday with no problems. Cycling each was, do I say it??? - a snap (sorry). No feeding issues, and each one ejected high and far. It was fun looking all over for them. I think anyone who saves their brass is going to have a challenge with this one.
Yeah, it looks like the price went up yesterday. Using Cash / Text-A-Check to get the $534.99 is pretty easy if you have a phone with photo texting. If you call them you can also email a photo of the check. I don't know if it's feasible for you but United Gun Shop (an IP here) has a $40 transfer fee.
I bought a Rossi 589 .22 revolver about +20 years ago. It’s absolutely the least accurate firearm I’ve ever owned.
At 10 yards it groups like a shotgun. I’ve tried every brand of 22 ammo I’ve ever been able to find, same results.
It’s weird. The cylinder locks up tight, the bore looks good, the crown is fine... but that damn thing has NEVER hit point of aim. EVER.
It’s literally the one gun I own that I wouldn’t be scared of if someone aimed it at me from 50 feet away. Because I know there is absolutely zero possibility they will be able to hit me.
That kinda turned me off Rossi. It’s good that they seem to be improving.
Jump on these folks. I got to shoot Mike's yesterday. I previously owned a blued Rossi 92 in 357 but gave it up as it was redundant with my Winchester Model 92 in 357 and the Winchester fit and finish was superior. I can't say that about Mike's rifle. The overall appearance was excellent, no sharp edges like my old Rossi, and action was super smooth. It shot straight and ate all the 357 ammo that Mike fed it fine. With some shorter length 38 Special rounds (not the 158 gr loads), he had to be careful to not short stroke or these occasionally had problems (like any 357 lever). They still retain a safety on top of the receiver, but it's really tiny and unobtrusive in its current version (and there is a commercially available delete for those who want to get rid of it). Overall these are easily the best value for a quality 357 lever action rifle on the market.
Jump on these folks. I got to shoot Mike's yesterday. I previously owned a blued Rossi 92 in 357 but gave it up as it was redundant with my Winchester Model 92 in 357 and the Winchester fit and finish was superior. I can't say that about Mike's rifle which I got to shoot yesterday. The overall appearance was excellent, no sharp edges like my old Rossi, and action was super smooth. It shot straight and ate all the 357 ammo that Mike fed it fine. With some shorter length 38 Special rounds (not the 158 gr loads), he had to be careful to not short stroke or these occasionally had problems (like any 357 lever). They still retain a safety on top of the receiver, but it's really tiny and unobtrusive in its current version (and there is a commercially available delete for those who want to get rid of it). Overall these are easily the best value for a quality 357 lever action rifle on the market. View attachment 253364
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