I have 2 Rossi 357mags, a 24" rifle and 20" carbine and 2 Uberti 45 Colts, a 24" '73 Special Sporting rifle and a 19" '66 Yellowboy carbine as well as other leverguns in rifle calibers.
Note: These are old pictures of my Rossis before I did some tweaking to them including adding a coat of WATCO Danish Oil to the stock. See my post below for closer pics of them.
1st, caliber - As a general plinker, light hunter, and all around fun gun, I strongly suggest the 357mag over a 45 Colt. The ammo is cheaper and more plentiful.
2nd, platform - While I have a Henry 22lr, I can't recommend the Big Boy because of both the lack of a side loading gate and it's excess weight and bulk over the Rossi.
3rd, length - Please try the balance and pointing of the carbine before you decide upon what to buy. I much prefer the balance of the 20" over the 16" as it points and shoots much better and is pretty compact.
4th, thought - If you can find a good example, try to find a good used Browning M92 in 357mag. It's a beautiful firearm, well made and finished. It comes in a 20" carbine.
Note: These are old pictures of my Rossis before I did some tweaking to them including adding a coat of WATCO Danish Oil to the stock. See my post below for closer pics of them.
1st, caliber - As a general plinker, light hunter, and all around fun gun, I strongly suggest the 357mag over a 45 Colt. The ammo is cheaper and more plentiful.
2nd, platform - While I have a Henry 22lr, I can't recommend the Big Boy because of both the lack of a side loading gate and it's excess weight and bulk over the Rossi.
3rd, length - Please try the balance and pointing of the carbine before you decide upon what to buy. I much prefer the balance of the 20" over the 16" as it points and shoots much better and is pretty compact.
4th, thought - If you can find a good example, try to find a good used Browning M92 in 357mag. It's a beautiful firearm, well made and finished. It comes in a 20" carbine.
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