Rossi 92 rebarrel
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I don't know but I eagerly await some photos. In time doing the same to a Marlin 1894 is on my "to do" list.
Does a Rossi have any sort of barrel hood in the action like a Marlin? Otherwise it is a case of getting it threaded, extractor slot cut, and dovetails in the right place. Looks like lots of set up that makes or breaks the results.
Does a Rossi have any sort of barrel hood in the action like a Marlin? Otherwise it is a case of getting it threaded, extractor slot cut, and dovetails in the right place. Looks like lots of set up that makes or breaks the results.
Josh
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I am planning on buying a Rossi 357 mag and having it rebarreled to 30 Badger, I stupidly sold my H&R i had made to my Dad after he shot it, I have been Jonesing for another since it was gone. I am thinking on a 20" rifle, then making it a 24" so it will have a 3/4 length mag tube. Lyman #20 front sight and a Marbles tang. It should basically be a "mini 1886 lever rifle" only 3-4 lb lighter.
Ranch Dog
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I don't think there would much issue with it. Dovetails for the sights and relief cuts for the two band screws. I think of terms of hunting and would put the XS R92 sights on the rifle. Where are you going to get the barrel?
As a note in that you mentioned weight. Every Rossi 92 I've looked at is a flat pound over the spec weight. I also see this reported on a regular basis on my Rossi Rifleman forum. The spec says 4.8# for the 16" & 5.0# for the 20". They seem to run 5.8# & 6.0# respectively. I have a 357 Mag, 44 Mag, 45 Colt, & 454 Casull and almost to the ounce they were a pound heavy. I also have the 480 Ruger but never saw the specs on it.
As a note in that you mentioned weight. Every Rossi 92 I've looked at is a flat pound over the spec weight. I also see this reported on a regular basis on my Rossi Rifleman forum. The spec says 4.8# for the 16" & 5.0# for the 20". They seem to run 5.8# & 6.0# respectively. I have a 357 Mag, 44 Mag, 45 Colt, & 454 Casull and almost to the ounce they were a pound heavy. I also have the 480 Ruger but never saw the specs on it.
Josh
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I am going to purchase the barrel from midwayusa, they have green mtn barrels there and that is what I used for the first build. The sights are going to be a target style, or silhouette style, with this action I can run heavier loads which will carry well out to 300-500 yds.
Weight isnt an issue really, it is what it is, but it will be more like a CZ 527 (Mini mauser) compared to a CZ 550 Magnum (DG size action) in relation to the big 45-90 1886 levers.
Ian
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Gonna fix that insanely stupid 1-in-38" twist, are you? Good call.
Ian
Notorious member
Cool project. Ought to hold something like 16 rounds, no?
1 in 38 twist? I don't have a 44 mag, just a 45 Colt, 357, and 32-20. The are all fine but I think the 357 needs a longer barrel!
I like long, heavy barrels because I shoot offhand most of the time and they just hang better for me. The little 18.5 inch the on the 357 drives me nuts. The 24 inch octagon on the 45 Colt is the best.
I like long, heavy barrels because I shoot offhand most of the time and they just hang better for me. The little 18.5 inch the on the 357 drives me nuts. The 24 inch octagon on the 45 Colt is the best.
The "old" Marlin 1894 CB had a 24 inch barrel. For some reason they chop them at 20 inches these days.
Never checked twist rate but so far it hasn't caused me any trouble? My preferred 300 GB bullet does quite well even at 100 yards and I don't use the rifle past that distance.
This is a rifle that won't be rebarreled in my lifetime. It has a huge chamber like most Marlins but it is so smooth and shoots so well that it would be criminal to change it.
Never checked twist rate but so far it hasn't caused me any trouble? My preferred 300 GB bullet does quite well even at 100 yards and I don't use the rifle past that distance.
This is a rifle that won't be rebarreled in my lifetime. It has a huge chamber like most Marlins but it is so smooth and shoots so well that it would be criminal to change it.