Bill Akins
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I've been checking out the Rossi Rio Grande large loop carbine in 45-70. Obviously it is a close copy of the Marlin model 1895. I had heard some bad things about some foreign made Marlin 1895s having their front sight WAAAY off and severely canted. Haven't heard that about the Rossi clones.
Around close to 30 years ago I had a reproduction Marlin 1895 in 45-70 and it was a good one. Sorry I got rid of it even though it kicked heavily. Was thinking about getting one of these large loop Rossi Rio Grandes in 45-70. The only thing I would change in looking at the Rossi, is to get a front sight protector for the front sight which appears to be kinda sharp edged looking and begs for a sight protector.
Anyone here have any experience with the Rossi Rio Grande large loop 45-70 as to any detraction's or reasons not to get one?
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Around close to 30 years ago I had a reproduction Marlin 1895 in 45-70 and it was a good one. Sorry I got rid of it even though it kicked heavily. Was thinking about getting one of these large loop Rossi Rio Grandes in 45-70. The only thing I would change in looking at the Rossi, is to get a front sight protector for the front sight which appears to be kinda sharp edged looking and begs for a sight protector.
Anyone here have any experience with the Rossi Rio Grande large loop 45-70 as to any detraction's or reasons not to get one?
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