Rossi 95 in 30-30?

[Sam Sackett]

Just saw a Sportsmans Warehouse ad highlighting a new offering. A Rossi model 95 chambered in 30-30. Pic looks remarkably like a Marlin 336.

Anybody know anything about them?

Sam Sackett

[Texas by God]

Is it a reintroduced Rossi Rio Grande?


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[Sam Sackett]

Rio Grande was 22 cal I think. This looks similar, but different. For one thing, it does not have a full length magazine. Also has walnut furniture.
Comes in 16” and 20” barrels.
Good looking weapon!

Here is a link to their website.

https://rossiusa.com/rifles/lever-ac...0-30-win-16-in

Sam Sackett

[Gewehr-Guy]

Looks good except for the loop lever, in my opinion. If they really want too sell rifles, they need to bring back their copy of a Win 90, with octagon barrel and walnut wood.

[Texas by God]

I like the looks of the rifle with the regular lever.
A straight grip model would get my attention; as would a Rossi 92 in 44-40!


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[M-Tecs]

https://www.guns.com/news/2023/07/28...0-30-lever-gun

https://gundigest.com/rifles/hunting...ssi-r95-review

[Shawlerbrook]

Adam at Ranger Point Precision, Texas, was part of the review and design team on this rifle. Although it looks like a 336 , the internals are different.

[koger]

What Shawlerbrook said x2, I saw a couple of Youtube videos on it, and the bolt is a vast improvement over a Marlin 336. Instead of the stamped out extractor, it has a M-16 type, much more durable and easy to replace if lost or broken. They also did away with the 2 piece firing pin, and instead have a firing pin block, that is pushed off when the bolt is locked up, by the lock. Shot dang good, 1-11/4 inch groups were the norm at 100 yds, but it loved Hornady leveloution, 160FTX, shooting a .360 group, at 100yds. Did not get a price point, but looks like a decent rifle, much improved over their older models.

[Abert Rim]

I am very interested in this rifle. Now, if Rossi would just offer it in .360 Buckhammer ...

[shooter bob]

Rio grand came in 45/70 and I believe 30/30 . They did not look as good as this 95 .

[FergusonTO35]

Dang it, just when I thought I was going to get caught up on my bills! The Rio Grande was .30-30 and .45-70, the latter has something of a cult following. Only problem I see for the new 95 is, the MSRP is $949.00 so real world price should be in the $800's. If you shop around you can get a standard Henry for less than that. I'm very happy with my 92 .357 but would definitely go with a Henry instead for the same or lower price.

[three50seven]

This is actually interesting. I bought a new 92 .357 last winter. It's a great little rifle. I could see this having a street price of under $800, which might make Marlin a little nervous.

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[FergusonTO35]

This is actually interesting. I bought a new 92 .357 last winter. It's a great little rifle. I could see this having a street price of under $800, which might make Marlin a little nervous.

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True, but the Henry's are coming down in price and alot of folks will always pay more for the Marlin name, especially with the apparent very good quality that Ruger is turning out. I give Rossi props for adding another .30-30 to the market, but I think the price will have to be significantly less for it to sell in quantity. Remember, the Mossberg 464 (well executed 94 copy) and Rossi Rio Grande (well executed 336/1895 copy) both bit the dust and they had a very modest real world price. Common 336's and 94's can still be found in good shape for $500 or so if you are patient. I have 3 JM 336's and two 94's so really any .30-30 would have to be a screaming bargain for me to buy it.

[three50seven]

That is true. Honestly, I give zero consideration to anything Henry. I won't argue that they are popular, and American-made is always a plus, but they are just butt-ugly, IMO.

Also, I haven't seen a Win 94 or Marlin 336 for much less than $800 in at least 3 years. They must all be hiding out wherever you are! In addition, I have yet to see any of the new Ruger/Marlins in the flesh; but Rossi's are turning up pretty much everywhere. Availability will play a big factor come fall, I think.

I'm not really in the market either. The only thing missing from my Marlin stable is a .35 and maybe a .375, but I would only pick one up if the price was right.

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[kycrawler]

I'm an ffl dealer. The new rossi in my opinion is ok. Wood is kinda cheap fit and finish not and nice as the rossi 92

[FergusonTO35]

That is true. Honestly, I give zero consideration to anything Henry. I won't argue that they are popular, and American-made is always a plus, but they are just butt-ugly, IMO.

Also, I haven't seen a Win 94 or Marlin 336 for much less than $800 in at least 3 years. They must all be hiding out wherever you are! In addition, I have yet to see any of the new Ruger/Marlins in the flesh; but Rossi's are turning up pretty much everywhere. Availability will play a big factor come fall, I think.

I'm not really in the market either. The only thing missing from my Marlin stable is a .35 and maybe a .375, but I would only pick one up if the price was right.

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Here in Kentucky, .30-30 rifles are very common. I would bet they were the most common centerfire here prior to cheap bolt actions and AR's becoming popular. That's not to say they are for sale everywhere, but if you frequent the pawn and gun shops enough you will find them. The scruffy pawn shops are a great place to shop. They usually don't give people squat on guns, so they will bargain with you. Lay cash on the counter and get good deals.

[three50seven]

Here in Kentucky, .30-30 rifles are very common. I would bet they were the most common centerfire here prior to cheap bolt actions and AR's becoming popular. That's not to say they are for sale everywhere, but if you frequent the pawn and gun shops enough you will find them. The scruffy pawn shops are a great place to shop. They usually don't give people squat on guns, so they will bargain with you. Lay cash on the counter and get good deals.

Unfortunately, we have only been able to deer hunt with centerfire rifles for about 10 years here in Indiana. Because of that, there are very few vintage rifles in circulation. Plenty of slug guns and muzzleloaders

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