opinions on the rossi rio grande 30 30

[sandman228]

any opinions on the rossi rio grande 30 30 ? I'm in the market for a 30 30 ive owned Winchesters and marlins in the past and am familiar with both but have a preference for the marlin . ive been watching local classifieds and checking local shops for used . they all seem to be going for high300 to low 400 range and like I said that is used . i happened across the rio grand at a local Walmart for 397 new , i do onw a rossi r 92 in 357 mag and for the most part I'm happy with it but have never had any dealings with the rio grande , any input would be helpful .

[GhostHawk]

Actually I think the used ones are probably worth that price if they look like they function well.

400$ does not buy much in the gun world.

[MT Chambers]

The most complaints that I've heard is about the method of loading the shells like old .22 rifles, most prefer the loading gate on the side of the receiver.

[rfd]

rossi rio 30-30 has a side loading gate. i have a rossi 92 coming in .45colt, hopefully it'll be a keeper.

http://www.rossiusa.com/images/imagesmain/RG3030SS_02.jpg

[kungfustyle]

Not a great deal of response here, may want to check the Rossi rifleman web site. Ranch Dog is there and I'm sure that you will get some great feed back. http://rossi-rifleman.com/