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just scored a rossi 92 in 357 mag. it is an 18 in carbine. need info on best ammo for deer and hog hunting at close range. price is not a problem email me at [email protected]
For the Win!!!Buffalo Bore 180gr. LFN-GC
18" barrel - 2153 fps - 1853 fpe
From what I've seen the Rossi 357mags are more forgiving on bullet shape than is the 44mag version. I too run JSP (Zero bullets) and I have no trouble with any length I load them at from 1.460" (std 38spl), 1.500" (long loaded 38spl), or 1.590" (std 357mag) in either of mine.Before buying a bunch of ammo, it would behoove you to try a sample first, to ensure they feed alright from the mag to the chamber - since not all Rossi's feed all bullet shapes.
FWIW, I use a 158gr JSP.
Actually, all of the Rossi rifles are made in Brazil and were imported by LSI and Braztech until Rossi merged with Taurus and now sells them under the Rossi banner. The early versions had a Puma on the frame but that was discontinued years ago. Both my Rossi 357mags are LSI versions with the stupid bolt safeties (now plugged). The name 'Puma' was a copyrighted name by LSI so they took it and use it for their new Pumas which are made by Chiappa in Italy.So are we talking which Rossi rifle.......those from Brazil from the 1980s with the PUMA on the frame or the new ones from Italy????
I have an old Rossi from Brazil with the 16" bbl in .357 Mag. The only real objection I have is the front sight is part of the bbl band and the rear sight is a simple light wt elevator type v-notch.
Actually, all of the Rossi rifles are made in Brazil and were imported by LSI and Braztech until Rossi merged with Taurus and now sells them under the Rossi banner. The early versions had a Puma on the frame but that was discontinued years ago. Both my Rossi 357mags are LSI versions with the stupid bolt safeties (now plugged). The name 'Puma' was a copyrighted name by LSI so they took it and use it for their new Pumas which are made by Chiappa in Italy.
Yes, and some of them (Chiappa made Pumas, Cimarrons, etc.) have some issues too. Your older Rossi is GTG as 'The Rossi Specialist,' Steve Young states that the Rossi 92's action is the strongest going as evidenced by their offering both their leverguns in Ruger 480 and 454 Casull.I think I have heard the ones made in Italy are more $$$ ?
God bless
Wyr
Yes, and some of them (Chiappa made Pumas, Cimarrons, etc.) have some issues too. Your older Rossi is GTG as 'The Rossi Specialist,' Steve Young states that the Rossi 92's action is the strongest going as evidenced by their offering both their leverguns in Ruger 480 and 454 Casull.
Why, and are they worth the price difference?Wyr: .475" diameter
[Irish Bird Dog posted: So are we talking which Rossi rifle.......those from Brazil from the 1980s with the PUMA on the frame or the new ones from Italy????]
Rossi made in the past, and currently makes, Model 92's.
"Rossi's" were only ever made in Brazil - No Rossi's were ever made in Italy.
One of the older Brazillian Rossi M-92's was marked "Pums" for it's then US importer, LSI (Legacy).
Chiappa (formerly ArmiSport) of Italy currently also makes their version of the Model 92 in Italy.
Since LSI/Legacy owns the "Puma" name/trademark, Chiappa now brands some of their production with that name for the Model 92's that LSI imports into the US.
Wyr: Yes, ANY of the Chiappa models - Pumas or others - cost more $$$ than Rossi's (at least 50% MORE).
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That's funny. I wrote it down for reference.Ahhhhhh, I see.... the more buck for your bang senario.![]()