I have this same rifle, no problems at all, accurate, I've done no modifications. Only issue is the loading port being a little tight. Can't be a whimp with it. Lever it like a man, & you'll have no problems.
I own the same gun and love it, but........... Recoil from full power .454 Casull loads are harsh (muzzle blast and recoil). The screws will come loose during firing and cause the action to have hiccups. The lever MUST be full stroked or the elevator will fail to raise the next cartridge and cause a jam. I have 200 rounds through mine and all the issues are gone, the action is butter smooth, and the rifle is very accurate. This is not a rifle for the recoil sensitive shooter.
Given that the 45 Colts cycle and the 454 Casull doesnt makes me wonder if it's the projectile shape. I'd try a few and see what works. I've had a Henry that hated some bullet shapes but worked fine w/ others
@coloradosupercars it's certainly possible. The 45 colts were lead flat nose. The lead flat nose 454 (the longest cartridge) did cycle the best of the 454s.
It is my understanding that Rossi is out of the lever gun business and that its "sister" company Heritage, under the Taurus umbrella, is taking over that branch/type of firearm.
@@SmoknJaysGarage From what I've heard and take it with a box of store brand salt, Heritage will be the sole producer of lever guns under the Taurus corporate umbrella. Personally, I do not think Heritage produces anything I would spend my retirement money on as is, so I can't see that branch of Taurus producing a lever gun I would even consider. By the way ALL my hunting rifles are lever guns!
@@SmoknJaysGarageIF and only IF what I have heard is true Heritage, the lowest grade of firearm under the Taurus umbrella, is taking over lever gun production and they will be much cheaper price wise than what Rossi.. Based on what I have seen of Heritage firearms to date, if it's true, I'll be scouring the used rifle racks for a Rossi R92 in either .357 Magnum or .44 Magnum in the very near future. I actually hope I'm wrong about the above but your difficulties with customer service regarding your R92 makes me wonder if what I've heard recently is actually true.
Rossi guns arent terrible but theyre not perfect. But again, not even Korth revolvers are perfect. And those are 6 to 10k revolvers. Other guns can be ammo sensitive as well, it depends upon the brand and its really not that big of a deal. Just find what works and stick with it. Does it suck? Yes very much so. Is it the end of the world? Hah! Not even remotely. Theyre good guns for what they are and theyre the ONLY affordable 454 casull lever action besides these citadel ones.
I have this rifle in 357 mag. No problems yet with mine. Very accurate
I have this same rifle, no problems at all, accurate, I've done no modifications. Only issue is the loading port being a little tight. Can't be a whimp with it. Lever it like a man, & you'll have no problems.
@kl2297 good for you. Mine horrible.
I own the same gun and love it, but........... Recoil from full power .454 Casull loads are harsh (muzzle blast and recoil). The screws will come loose during firing and cause the action to have hiccups. The lever MUST be full stroked or the elevator will fail to raise the next cartridge and cause a jam. I have 200 rounds through mine and all the issues are gone, the action is butter smooth, and the rifle is very accurate. This is not a rifle for the recoil sensitive shooter.
Given that the 45 Colts cycle and the 454 Casull doesnt makes me wonder if it's the projectile shape. I'd try a few and see what works. I've had a Henry that hated some bullet shapes but worked fine w/ others
@coloradosupercars it's certainly possible. The 45 colts were lead flat nose. The lead flat nose 454 (the longest cartridge) did cycle the best of the 454s.
It is my understanding that Rossi is out of the lever gun business and that its "sister" company Heritage, under the Taurus umbrella, is taking over that branch/type of firearm.
@furmanmackey5479 I haven't heard that, but it's possible. Heritage is still making their own guns though, are they taking over both brands?
@@SmoknJaysGarage From what I've heard and take it with a box of store brand salt, Heritage will be the sole producer of lever guns under the Taurus corporate umbrella. Personally, I do not think Heritage produces anything I would spend my retirement money on as is, so I can't see that branch of Taurus producing a lever gun I would even consider. By the way ALL my hunting rifles are lever guns!
@@SmoknJaysGarageIF and only IF what I have heard is true Heritage, the lowest grade of firearm under the Taurus umbrella, is taking over lever gun production and they will be much cheaper price wise than what Rossi.. Based on what I have seen of Heritage firearms to date, if it's true, I'll be scouring the used rifle racks for a Rossi R92 in either .357 Magnum or .44 Magnum in the very near future. I actually hope I'm wrong about the above but your difficulties with customer service regarding your R92 makes me wonder if what I've heard recently is actually true.
@@furmanmackey5479 it's definitely something worth keeping an eye on.
@@SmoknJaysGarage Rossi owns Heritage now. They purchased Heritage earlier this year.
I bought a new one last year, had a bent barrel. They replaced the rifle, haven't shot it yet.
@ag6907 damn! At least they replaced it. Hopefully yours will cycle better than mine.
Mine loads 454 good , 45 colt not so good.
Your original .454 loads were 325-grain bullets.
@@TODinWY thanks
Rossi guns arent terrible but theyre not perfect. But again, not even Korth revolvers are perfect. And those are 6 to 10k revolvers. Other guns can be ammo sensitive as well, it depends upon the brand and its really not that big of a deal. Just find what works and stick with it. Does it suck? Yes very much so. Is it the end of the world? Hah! Not even remotely. Theyre good guns for what they are and theyre the ONLY affordable 454 casull lever action besides these citadel ones.