Saw a guy firing a .38spl rifle at the range today.This is a discussion on Saw a guy firing a .38spl rifle at the range today. within the Range Reports forums, part of the Firearm Forum category; Not done a thing (other than adjust the sights)to mine and she's a great shooter. I will do Steve's tune up. But to say it ...
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October 29th, 2012, 01:30 PM
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Not done a thing (other than adjust the sights)to mine and she's a great shooter. I will do Steve's tune up. But to say it has to be done before you shoot 'em is a bit harsh.
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October 29th, 2012, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Sr40ken  Not done a thing (other than adjust the sights)to mine and she's a great shooter. I will do Steve's tune up. But to say it has to be done before you shoot 'em is a bit harsh. | True is doesn't have to be done but its so simple that it does make good sense. The main improvement is it doesn't shoot the next round up and out of the rifle when you cock it. But the other improvements makes it easier to load and cock.
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October 30th, 2012, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 303lithgow True is doesn't have to be done but its so simple that it does make good sense. The main improvement is it doesn't shoot the next round up and out of the rifle when you cock it. But the other improvements makes it easier to load and cock. | Is this someting specific to a certain make or model of lever action. I'm unfamiliar with the Rossi's etc, having never owned one.
I have Marlins and Winchesters and they don't or haven't as of yet shot live rounds up out of the action when I cock them...
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October 30th, 2012, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Seneca Is this someting specific to a certain make or model of lever action. I'm unfamiliar with the Rossi's etc, having never owned one.
I have Marlins and Winchesters and they don't or haven't as of yet shot live rounds up out of the action when I cock them... | Its specific to the Rossi 92 chambered for 357/38. The 92 Winchester is a lever action designed to shoot a 44-40 but the Rossi 357/38 is differant and doesn't chamber the same. Like someone else mentioned you don't have to make the modifications but it sure improves the rifle.
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October 30th, 2012, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Seneca Is this someting specific to a certain make or model of lever action. I'm unfamiliar with the Rossi's etc, having never owned one.
I have Marlins and Winchesters and they don't or haven't as of yet shot live rounds up out of the action when I cock them... | The only problem I've had w my R92 was adjusting the sights. Which isn't a problem. That being said I had a Marlin 336C years ago. Loved that gun and will have another.
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October 30th, 2012, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Sr40ken The only problem I've had w my R92 was adjusting the sights. Which isn't a problem. That being said I had a Marlin 336C years ago. Loved that gun and will have another. | Thanks. Good to hear. I put a peep sight on the bolt on mine.
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October 30th, 2012, 02:14 PM
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. I didn't even know such a thing existed. Not sure why someone would want a rifle chambered for .38spl though, other then for practice at an indoor range only.
| A .357 carbine is fairly close to a 30-30 in ballistics, is light and handy, and can be very cheap to shoot with .38 spcl factory ammo. What's not to like?
A .44 magnum carbine has been on my list for a long time, but I ended up getting a .480 ruger SRH and .480 carbines are hard to find. I might just yet end up with a .357 carbine since I carry a .38 revolver anyway...
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October 30th, 2012, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by leftofcentre67 How do you find the recoil on your Marlin firing either round? | There isn't much. Would be a great piece for a young or timid hunter as far as recoil goes.
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October 31st, 2012, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Sr40ken Save your money and get a Rossi '92 replica. They come in .38/.357mag, .44Sp/.44Mag and .45 Colt and .454 Casull. | You forgot the 44-40 which the 92 was design to shoot . I've shot my Rossi and 2 Vaquero's 1000 rds a month for almost 15 yrs in SASS/CAS matches without a failure . 
I couldn't find a sight I like so I made this one  
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October 31st, 2012, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Tx gunrunner You forgot the 44-40 which the 92 was design to shoot . I've shot my Rossi 1000 rds a month for almost 15 yrs in SASS/CAS matches without a failure . 
I couldn't find a sight I like so I made this one | I love what you do to the stocks.
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October 31st, 2012, 04:43 PM
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I own a JRC carbine chambered in 9mm, Why you may ask?....It allows me to shoot dirt cheap centerfire rounds and I can bring a couple pistols and only worry about packing one caliber.
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October 31st, 2012, 04:48 PM
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Whatever it was, I would be reluctant to fire any centerfire rifle in an indoor range because of the extra energy even a pistol caliber generates. It beats up the backstop deflector something fierce. I know that our club prohibits it.
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October 31st, 2012, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by KSR I own a JRC carbine chambered in 9mm, Why you may ask?....It allows me to shoot dirt cheap centerfire rounds and I can bring a couple pistols and only worry about packing one caliber. | Easy and cheap to reload 9mm too.
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October 31st, 2012, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by FiremanBob Whatever it was, I would be reluctant to fire any centerfire rifle in an indoor range because of the extra energy even a pistol caliber generates. It beats up the backstop deflector something fierce. I know that our club prohibits it. | We can shoot any gun that shoots a pistol caliber on the pistol range but its an outdoor range. I haven't shot indoors in years. But I agree it does take a better backstop.
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November 1st, 2012, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Sr40ken The only problem I've had w my R92 was adjusting the sights. Which isn't a problem. That being said I had a Marlin 336C years ago. Loved that gun and will have another. | If get another Lever Action it will be an older Marlin...not a knocking the Rossi, I just never looked beyond Winchester and Marlin when it came to lever actions.
I'm familiar enough with the marlins to know where their achilles heel is, and how to fix them if I need to, that goes a long way towards keeping me from looking elswhere...
I have to say the 77/357 and 77/44 are sweet rifles and even though they aren't getting much mention here. They are none the less another option...and a good one.
Added bonus, there isn't anything you gotta do to them other than clean em and shoot em. I do like that!
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