44 magnum Rossi Lever Action Rifle

[Striper69]

I had to get one of these from my local Wal-Mart.

I love the way it shoots and has very little recoil compared to even a 30-30 lever action rifle. It has iron sights but no provisions for mounting a scope. I may get a gunsmith to drill holes so I can put a red dot on it.

The rifle is very light and almost as small as a bb gun.

I'm gonna like using this next season during deer season!

 

[SRD]

I had to get one of these from my local Wal-Mart.

I love the way it shoots and has very little recoil compared to even a 30-30 lever action rifle. It has iron sights but no provisions for mounting a scope. I may get a gunsmith to drill holes so I can put a red dot on it.

The rifle is very light and almost as small as a bb gun.

I'm gonna like using this next season during deer season!

Blasphemy.

 

[retafshooter]

If your Rossi is an Model 92, there is a new model Scope Mount out now. I have one on my Model 92 now. It fits where the rear sight is, remove the sight to see if yours has tap holes. The Mount is made by "NOE" http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.php?cPath=103

 

[danb]

WTF. The scope is bigger than the rifle!

Before you do that, consider buying upgraded open sights. You can get some decent ones under $30, including fiber optic front sights.

 

[Striper69]

Yeah, that's a little more scope than I want on this rifle and yes, mine is also a Model 92.

I'll look into getting this scope mount and if my rifle is ready for it. Thanks!

 

[John from MD]

If your Rossi is an Model 92, there is a new model Scope Mount out now. I have one on my Model 92 now. It fits where the rear sight is, remove the sight to see if yours has tap holes. The Mount is made by "NOE" http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.php?cPath=103

What kind of scope do you have on your Rossi? I have one and use a Fastfire fiber optic front sight with a Steve's guns Peep sight. I have the NOE mount and I want to get a scope to work up loads with.

I like iron sights for hunting, but with 65 year old eyes, using a scope for load work up usually generates better results.

Regards,

John

 

[oupa]

I'm sure others will disagree but... at the range this rifle is adequate for DEER, you shouldn't need anything but open sights. Up grading them is definitely an option, but in spite of that heavy bullet, the ballistics of the .44 Rem. Mag. nosedive beyond about 75 yds. A rifle barrel adds some umph but keep in mind this is still a handgun cartridge. The bullet is nearly square. Not a particularly aerodynamic proposition. I'm a fan of heavy and slow bullets, but that catchy description is relative.

IF you hunt close quarters. Small properties, etc. they're great little guns and an absolute blast to shoot, not to mention a joy to carry. They're certainly legal and absolutely capable of killing deer within their limits. They are not "deer rifles" in the same league as bottle-necked or long straight-walled cartridges DESIGNED for such purposes though. Use your 44 within it's limitations and you'll have fun. Unless you have bad eyes though, those limits will not require a scope. The money for which you save can then be spent on ammo!!!

 

[llkoolkeg]

I'm sure others will disagree but... at the range this rifle is adequate for DEER, you shouldn't need anything but open sights. Up grading them is definitely an option, but in spite of that heavy bullet, the ballistics of the .44 Rem. Mag. nosedive beyond about 75 yds. A rifle barrel adds some umph but keep in mind this is still a handgun cartridge. The bullet is nearly square. Not a particularly aerodynamic proposition. I'm a fan of heavy and slow bullets, but that catchy description is relative.

IF you hunt close quarters. Small properties, etc. they're great little guns and an absolute blast to shoot, not to mention a joy to carry. They're certainly legal and absolutely capable of killing deer within their limits. They are not "deer rifles" in the same league as bottle-necked or long straight-walled cartridges DESIGNED for such purposes though. Use your 44 within it's limitations and you'll have fun. Unless you have bad eyes though, those limits will not require a scope. The money for which you save can then be spent on ammo!!!

Good thing you get 10 rounds capacity, then...or is that just the Henry version that has a full-length tube?

 

[BUFF7MM]

I'm sure others will disagree but... at the range this rifle is adequate for DEER, you shouldn't need anything but open sights. Up grading them is definitely an option, but in spite of that heavy bullet, the ballistics of the .44 Rem. Mag. nosedive beyond about 75 yds. A rifle barrel adds some umph but keep in mind this is still a handgun cartridge. The bullet is nearly square. Not a particularly aerodynamic proposition. I'm a fan of heavy and slow bullets, but that catchy description is relative.

IF you hunt close quarters. Small properties, etc. they're great little guns and an absolute blast to shoot, not to mention a joy to carry. They're certainly legal and absolutely capable of killing deer within their limits. They are not "deer rifles" in the same league as bottle-necked or long straight-walled cartridges DESIGNED for such purposes though. Use your 44 within it's limitations and you'll have fun. Unless you have bad eyes though, those limits will not require a scope. The money for which you save can then be spent on ammo!!!

I agree with you 100%, but seeing that the OP is from Iowa and me not knowing their hunting regulations this might be the only option he has for a deer rifle since it is a pistol round and states like Indiana, for instance, allow no rifles other than pistol calibers.

 

[Striper69]

I agree with you 100%, but seeing that the OP is from Iowa and me not knowing their hunting regulations this might be the only option he has for a deer rifle since it is a pistol round and states like Indiana, for instance, allow no rifles other than pistol calibers.

I hunt on an indian reservation in Nebraska. They allow rifle hunting there but you're right rifles are not allowed in Iowa. The reservation is about 15 miles from where I live.