Rossi 92 in 357 feeding issues

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Wendyj

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From past posts you can see I just started reloading for mt revolver and decided to pick one of these up to do a little extra shooting. It's extremely accurate but doesn't lever 357 Hornady xtp or Nosler sportsman without quick and super fast lever. It levers and cycles same bullets in 38 special in slow and easy. I really like the Nosler bullets but is there an issue with the rifle or do I need to look for another type bullet to feed through this rifle.
 
What are the hangup mechanics, Wendy?
(i.e., what's the nature of the jam?)
Looking at the bullet nose shape/Cartridge OAL<1.6" it ought to feed fine.
 
When I lever one it stands up in the chamber at a 45 degree angle. I can lift it up to about 20% and it will feed on in. Both cartridges are shorter than 1.6 oal.
 
Which stage below give you a fit ?

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That's not an ammunition problem then.
Rather, it's a feed ramp/bolt-close timing issue.

Cycle the action in front of the TV (empty)
a few hundred times and see if it still does it.
 
Good evening,

I can duplicate your issue, have actioned the lever in slow motion but the bullet always falls onto the ramp and slides into the chamber. What happens when you rapidly action the lever? I can do this in slow motion or quickly and the round always falls into place.

One thing about a Rossi, bullets are an issue. I currently load a 158 grain SWC, lead cast, coated bullet from Bayou without any issues. If you do some research on the web you will find that levers' can be particular about the bullet that is used. Switch you bullet and see if the problem goes away.

Good luck.
 
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"It's extremely accurate but doesn't lever 357 Hornady xtp or Nosler sportsman without quick and super fast lever."

I'd stick with working the lever fast if you want to use those bullet profiles.
 
I tried levering it a 100 times empty and it did get a little better. Not super slow but had to quicken the lever. For some reason it's hard to cycle the first one and the next 3-4 get easier. Not slow but with a little force. I don't mind switching bullets but the accuracy is top notch with the Noslers. Picking off tin cans at a 100 yards with it. Eyes are a little old for the buckhorn sight. Thinking of getting a peep from skinner sights that fits in the dovetail. Anyone tried one.
 
I'd suggest a Marbles to get the aperture immediately
in front of your eyeball for fast acquisition:

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(Incidentally... a Rossi/Puma) ;)
 
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Only the first is interesting since that is at max spring tension from the tube.

Just for troubleshooting sake try a profile that's known to work as the first one and see if it's still an issue.
 
Strangely enough I seated a few .002 longer and they are chamfering slow and somewhat easier. Doesn't make any sense.
 
It sounds like your cartridge guides may be a little tight and holding on to the rim of certain brands of brass. My friend bought a Rossi and had that problem. Some rounds would feed smoothly and others would stick and angle up. When I measured the rims some were bigger than others.

This must be a problem because I found the fix on the net. You have to disassemble the rifle and remove the RIGHT feed guide. Remove a tiny bit of metal from the back side. I used a diamond sharpener and used calipers to keep track of the metal removal. It only took a few thousands of an inch to fix the problem. Hope this helped.
 
Got the skinner peep site for it and made some dummy rounds for my gun smith. He polished the feed ramp and top of the cylinder. Chambers like a charm now. He said he wouldn't have to do it if I'd run a few hundred rounds through it but for $20.00 it was worth it.
 
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