"New" Rossi 62

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Malcolm Reynolds

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I've wanted one of these for a long time and finally found a deal I had to pounce on. It's not in perfect condition and it wasn't very expensive, but I think it's going to be the funnest firearm I've had. It just scratches an itch, I guess.

Any words of warning? Things I should know about these old Winchester copies? I'm sure the quality is just okay (especially compared to the real deal). But it's just extremely fun for some reason.

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I have two.

One's done fine, although haven't shot it for a while.
The other had internal problems that a local gunsmith couldn't fix.
I waited too long to return it to the maker for repair & it's now sitting in the vault as a parts source for the good one.

To the best of my knowledge, no longer supported at all by Rossi/Taurus/Braztech.
Denis
 
1. Quality not = "OK". Quality = Very good.

2. They will slam-fire, unlike the later Tauri (fun!)

Congrats - you will love it. I've had and loved them in both .22 and .22 mag (model 59, predecessor to the Taurus 72).
 
Thanks for the feedback, you guys. I had it to the range and it was a lot of fun to shoot. Seems to be hitting a little high and to the right. Not sure if there's a great way to adjust these old sights. It's still really fun to shoot, even if I have to remember to compensate a little with my aim.
 
Front & rear sights should be drift-adjustable for windage, rear sight is adjustable for elevation.

Is the rear in the lowest step-elevator notch?
Denis
 
Thanks DPris. Yeah, the rear sight is at the lowest elevation. I did get it home and adjust it a bit for windage. I'll take it back to the range in a few days and try to sight it in better.
 
It's not hard at all to get the windage worked out, but if it's in the lowest elevator notch & still hitting high, you'll need to either learn Alabama Overunderage, or not shoot at anything close. :)
Denis
 
I have a Winchester 62A that my uncle bought new in 1948 :) I have 2 nephews so I bought a Rossi so they both have one to shoot.

Serious fun! Enjoy!
 
Very fun rifles.


The rear sight is drift-adjustable for windage. But you'll want a good brass drift for the job (preferably with a square end), and the barrel will need to be clamped in a vise. Those dovetails are tight.


Some things to know:
1. Most Winchester action parts will work if you need replacements.
2. If you ever need an extractor, do not order anything but the Wisner's Winchester 62A extractor. It is the best fit for the Rossi breech bolt, and high quality. (It will still need to be tuned, but that's a given.)
3. Most of the fore end parts differ from the Winchester design. If something goes wrong with the pump arm linkage, magazine ferrules, barrel, or you break the fore stock, you'll need to find Rossi parts, fabricate from scratch, or modify Winchester parts.
4. The older your rifle is, the higher quality it will be. Early ones are good. Later ones, not so much.


My 62SAC "Gallery":
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Thanks, everyone

Thanks for all the helpful comments! I managed to sight it in pretty well. I think there was a little rust built up on the rear sight. Brushing at it let me adjust it a little more and I got it settled pretty well in that lowest elevator notch. It's shooting just a bit high at 15-20 yards so I'm good with that. And the windage is all set now. Thanks for the tips.

Not sure of the year on this gun but I think it is a fairly early one. Has the octagonal barrel, which I really love. I know that adds to the value a bit but I don't see selling it anyway. You guys with the Winchesters must be mighty proud of yours. Very cool little rifles.
 
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