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fmjcafe

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I picked up a stainless Rossi .357 carbine today.I am really chomping at the bit to put it through it`s paces.Hopefully this weekend.I have one question about it concerning the safety and another Q.concerning the operating drill.First the manual states that with the safety engaged the gun is "locked" and will not fire.The hammer still drops when the trigger is depressed,so I`m assuming the safety engages the firing pin.Is this correct?Second,what is the best way to unload a lever gun,besides firing all the rounds that is. :D Oh yeah,one other thing...anyone know how to get grease out of a comforter?I laid the rifle down on our bed and it puked grease on the comforter.The lady of the house is not amused!

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~Gordon~
 
As far as I know, you have to cycle the action to eject the rounds. There is no shortcut to unload a tube fed lever action rifle. As for the comforter, I'd either buy the little lady another one of HER choice or you might try a dry cleaners. And keep a low profile for awhile!

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Never do an enemy a minor injury. Machiavelli
"Stay alive with a 45"
 
Can you run that safety question by me again? I have a Rossi that is nearly 20 years old, but it and every other lever gun that I own do not have an extrenal safety. One click back on the hammer is "safe", but that is it.

Bud
 
Same as Bud1. My recent purchase Rossi (Navy Arms '92) doesn't have an external safety. Not sure I understand your question...

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Regards - AZFred
 
On the rifle I have there is a tiny L shaped rotary knob on the top rear of the bolt.Turning it one way reveals a green "S" reversing it reveals a red "F".The rifle also utilizes a half cock safety that operates in the expected manner.I guess when I make it to the range I`ll find out if it works or not.Even if it does I`ll probably use only the half cock safety.

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~Gordon~
 
The NEW Rossi rifles (Mfg. by Taurus I belive), have this little "L" shaped safety on the top of the bolt. The OLD ones, (Mfg. by Rossi), do not. Also, the new ones made today for "Navy Arms" don't have the "L" shaped safety. :)
 
I've been seriously thinking about one of the Navy Arms stainless 92's lately in .45 Colt. Does anyone have one and are they accurate beyond 50 yards?

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Never do an enemy a minor injury. Machiavelli
"Stay alive with a 45"
 
Had a Rossi '92 in .357. The action was both rough and tight. Had it worked on by a G/S and it was smoother. It would choke every now and again on .38 or .357 loads with lead bullets. Going to a JHP in .357 cured that.

The accuracy was fine. Beer cans were in trouble at 100m. Never put it over a chrono or on paper. Wish I had.

The ex took it with her. :(

Giz
 
Yanus,

Mine is the Navy Arms short rifle in .357 Magnum. I don't really use it much for shots over 50 yards, but at that distance it hits what I aim at. It's really a fun gun.

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Regards - AZFred
 
Fred, thanks. I am also looking at the Win Trapper. The weapon will be used as a knock aound pick-up gun. You may have a good idea in getting a 92 in .357mag. I already load for the calibre and the ammo is readily available almost anywhere. Sometimes .45 Colt is hard to find out in the boonies. Plus the velocity of a .45 Colt even from a rifle wouldn't be spectacular anyway.

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Never do an enemy a minor injury. Machiavelli
"Stay alive with a 45"
 
Yanus,

You hit the nail on the head. I chose .357 because I already had the dies, powder, bullets, etc., for my .38 reloading. Just didn't feel I would gain anything by going to .45 Colt or another caliber.

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Regards - AZFred
 
Well, I get 1625fps with a 310gr WFNGC bullet out of my 20" Rossi in 45 Colt. And so you don't have to do the math that's 1818ft/lbs. of energy and a TKO (Taylor Knockout Factor) of 32.5. I would think that the 44 Mag could match this. But I don't have one.

The 357 Mag with a 180gr bullet at 1800fps(?) has 1295ft/lbs. of energy and a TKO of 16.5. I don't have a 357 Mag so I'm guessing the velocity.

I guess it depends on what you plan on doing with. I use my Rossi for hog hunting, so I like the heavier caliber.

Garrett
 
Can anyone advise me on which factory .357 loads the Rossi`s seem to favor and which ones I should avoid.I`m hoping that the 158gr.swc`s work well as they are the ones my GP-100 likes best.

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~Gordon~
 
fmjcafe,
It is not easy to say what a Rossi rifle will like to be fed. They are all very "individualistic" when it comes to ammo. Some like only .357 brass with a particular weight bullet. Some feed great with .38 brass and some feed perfectly with either. It's a "luck of the draw". You won't know until you actually try the different cartridges in your particular rifle. I will tell you that mine cycles best with .357 brass and 158gr SWC lead. Worst (fails to feed), is 38 brass and 125gr RNFP lead. Also, it seems the rifling twist favors the heavier bullet as far as accuracy is concerned. 110gr bullets being real inaccurate in mine. ;) Have fun!

[This message has been edited by Walther22lr (edited September 14, 2000).]
 
Garrett5,

What kind of accuracy do you get out of your Rosi .45? Do you have the carbine or short rifle?

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Never do an enemy a minor injury. Machiavelli
"Stay alive with a 45"
 
Yanus, I get 2" groups at 50 yards and 4.5" to 5" groups at 100 yards. Both are from a seated position with its favorite loads.

Also I do have to warn you that all of the Rossi 92's in 45 Colt that I have seen have oversized chambers. I would check out the rifle before buying it. And maybe go to the 44 Mag.

Garrett
 
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