Rossi 92 44 mag

[Brad]

I considered a 44-40 but they are harder to find in a Marlin or Rossi. A 73 just doesn’t do anything for me.

I largely went 44 mag as I am set up for loading and casting to feed it. Lots of brass on hand as well.

I am trying keep my shooting reasonably simple,

 

[Glaciers]

Well this thread reminded me I have a Rossi 16 inch barreled 44 mag that has not been fired yet. Been in the safe for about 6 years. I have a Browning B-92 carbine that is just the ticket.
Had a JM stamped Marlin 44 which went down the road as I realized I was not going to use it. Not really a Marlin fan.
But the little Rossi needs attention. Short handy light rifle. If I get it shooting I’ll stuff a Decelerator pad on it for the length and the recoil reduction won’t hurt my feelings either.

 

[Glaciers]

I want a Remington 14 1/2 in the 38 WCF or preferably 44-40. Love the Remington pumps. I can remember only see one 14 1/2 up here ever, and it wasn’t for sale.

A 44-40 14 1/2 would fit nicely next to my Lightning and Winchester 92 in same caliber. Both are nice shooters.

 

[L Ross]

I want a Remington 14 1/2 in the 38 WCF or preferably 44-40. Love the Remington pumps. I can remember only see one 14 1/2 up here ever, and it wasn’t for sale.

A 44-40 14 1/2 would fit nicely next to my Lightning and Winchester 92 in same caliber. Both are nice shooters.

A younger friend of mine has one with British proofs in .44 wcf. I semi lust for it. I got to shoot it and he is on notice I'd like to acquire it if he ever lets it go.

 

[Glaciers]

My Colt Lighting 44-40 is British proofs as well.

 

[obssd1958]

The Colt Lightning that I owned was chambered in 38 WCF. Manufactured in 1891, rode hard and put away wet - maybe literally on the put away wet part. It had been rusted both inside and out, then cleaned up and refinished. Couldn't hide the pitting and the bore was very sad... It was still a ton of fun to shoot, but I got offered twice what I had into it, so it went to a new home.
I currently have a Ruger NM Super Blackhawk convertible in 10mm/.40 S&W, and I've been looking for a cylinder chambered in 38-40 for it. Got brass, dies, and moulds - just need the right cylinder!

 

[obssd1958]

Wait! Did we just drift this thread?? Sorry!
Back to the original subject:
Congratulations Brad! I also have a Rossi, but it's chambered in 45 Colt. It's not functional right now, because the first time I took it out to shoot, the extractor broke! I haven't procured a replacement yet.

 

[Glaciers]

Yeah you drifted. That’s fine at least by me as I’ll drift a thread without realizing it, I think it’s because I’m past my ”Best By” date.
With continuing the drift my Lighting is a clean tight brown gun, no rust, bright shiny bore. My Lighting was made in 1895.
I had a Winchester 92 takedown and a 73, if I remember correctly a second model. Both in 38-40. Well in one of the reduction acts of my life I decided that I’d get rid of the 38-40’s. But I still have couple boxes of shells and the dies. Went with the 44-40.
Another “But” I shoot the 44 mag rifle and handgun. Good easy cartridge.

 

[Winelover]

Well this thread reminded me I have a Rossi 16 inch barreled 44 mag that has not been fired yet. Been in the safe for about 6 years. I have a Browning B-92 carbine that is just the ticket.
Had a JM stamped Marlin 44 which went down the road as I realized I was not going to use it. Not really a Marlin fan.
But the little Rossi needs attention. Short handy light rifle. If I get it shooting I’ll stuff a Decelerator pad on it for the length and the recoil reduction won’t hurt my feelings either.

Exactly, the reasons, I installed a Decelerator on my Marlin 44 Mag.

Much prefer the Marlin, over the Rossi. Primarily, for ease of cleaning from the rear, via bolt removal.

Also, easier to mount scopes/red dots on a Marlin. BTW, I do own both brands.

 

[CWLONGSHOT]

I do very much love the Marlin. But for me the Winchester 1892 is the king. So variants carry much of that "glory" for me. I have two '92's and two Rossi's and this one Browning '92.

I guess its a B-92 but not labeled as such. Its a Grade 2 Commemorative edition.

Was in rough shape having been in a house that cought fire. (Not in the fire)

 

[Bret4207]

As I've noted in the past, I've wanted a 357 levergun for some time. I'd prefer a Marlin 94 but a Win 92 would do as well. I've no memory of ever seeing one in my area. A local shop did have a couple Henrys but dear Lord they're heavy!!!! I have a 1894 Marlin 32-20 in the safe that could become a 357, but it's got a fair barrel and I know I won't ever do it. Shoulda got something 20 years ago I guess, because prices now are simply obscene.

 

[Bret4207]

Well this thread reminded me I have a Rossi 16 inch barreled 44 mag that has not been fired yet. Been in the safe for about 6 years. I have a Browning B-92 carbine that is just the ticket.
Had a JM stamped Marlin 44 which went down the road as I realized I was not going to use it. Not really a Marlin fan.
But the little Rossi needs attention. Short handy light rifle. If I get it shooting I’ll stuff a Decelerator pad on it for the length and the recoil reduction won’t hurt my feelings either.

The Rossi's are kind of like Lee moulds IME- they just need the finish work done, which means the SHARP edges dulled in the Rossi's case. That loading gate edge must be responsible for at least a pint of my blood!

 

[Winelover]

The Rossi's are kind of like Lee moulds IME- they just need the finish work done, which means the SHARP edges dulled in the Rossi's case. That loading gate edge must be responsible for at least a pint of my blood!

I use a nylon dowel as a cartridge pusher, to save my fingers.

 

[Cadillac Jeff]

Nice rifle there Boss !

And to further drift.....I have a pair of Henry's, 44 mag & 357, yeah very heavy but the finish on both are good and they both shoot great, the 357 is scoped with a 2 to 5 loupold , the 44 not drilled & taped . Well &ya have to load them from the tube but they hold a handful of rounds anyway & I don't reload on horseback anymore!

The Wife got me the 357 for a birthday present so there is that too.

Jeff

 

[Glaciers]

Nice lumber on those levers CW!!

Well first off the Rossi, Browning, Winchester are lighter and just carry, and point spot on for me. I have the Rossi 16” 44 mag, and a carbine length stainless 357 and my personal favorite the Browning 44.
Second my eye sight is still pretty good were I can use opens and the preferred receiver sight. I seriously hope my luck continues hold in the eye sight department. Not having a scope or other sighting device just keeps the carry quality of the sleek little rifles.
Now in heavier calibers like 45-70, 35 Remington the heavier Marlins are nice, still for me receiver sight but the potential for easy scope mounting is certainly an advantage.
The Winchester 95 in 405 and 35 WCF start out life heavy so they are what they are. The 92’s, 94’s and lightweight 86’s are all easy carry guns.

 

[shuz]

IMHO, Marlin 1894's in .44 mag suffer from a bbl twist rate of 1:38".
I've had 3 of them down thru the years, and none shot well.
I've also had a Rossi 92 and a couple of Winchester 1894's in .44 mag that did shoot well.

 

[Brad]

Very happy with the first outing. Hits right where I want at 25 yards. This was fired offhand.
9.5 gr of Unique u see the 240 ranch dog plain base, powder coated, in 44 mag brass.

Thanks for the load suggestion fiver!

Now to get some brass prepped and load a few hundred.

 

[fiver]

you like the recoil?
that little bump and roll doesn't move the gun around any, it just moves the front sight slightly up [where you operate the lever] and then right back down again with the left hand.

 

[Brad]

Recoil was very manageable. I would imagine it is running 1100 fps or so, right in the right range for me. My Marlin 45 Colt in that velocity range is so easy to shoot.

Now I need to cast a thousand or more bullets to have them on hand.

 

[CWLONGSHOT]

I have the 265 Ranch Dog mold. Walks lent me a NOE 240 plain base Ranch Dog copy mold. I have a few cast but have only shot the 265 so far. My buddies Marlin didnt shoot the 265's @ 430, 432 or even .434 but shot the 240 @ .432 into about 2" @ 50 yards. My buddy was not impressed.
So he mounts a scope and now shoots store bought XTP 240's into 4ish inch groups @ 100 and is happy. So go, figure he said the cast is not accurate. Some people...

My Browning shoots the 265's about same 2-2.5" with a red dot. But I have not really searched for a accurate load. 10g Unique. Same loads I made for my buddies Marlin. (He didnt
Want)

I need to try those 240's.

CW