Rossi 92 LOADING FEEDING FIX Two-Tone Tac MOD 357 R92 Lever-Action 1892 Rifle

[MuayThaiJJ]

Took me a while to figure it out, but now it runs great! I followed everyone's advice, lightened the magazine tube spring, and loading gate spring. But it needs a lot more to smooth out the loading process.

I decided to go two-tone as well and replace some choice parts to stainless

Hope this helps anyone that has the same issues as well:

[SAN14]

I had never seen the smoothing of the juncture of the frame and mag tube. Great fix! I'll have to check both of my Rossi 92's for that problem. I have been reluctant to remove any material on the loading gate but may do that now while they are apart. I did shorten the mag springs by about 4inches which did make loading easier. Thanks for the info.!

[MuayThaiJJ]

I had never seen the smoothing of the juncture of the frame and mag tube. Great fix! I'll have to check both of my Rossi 92's for that problem. I have been reluctant to remove any material on the loading gate but may do that now while they are apart. I did shorten the mag springs by about 4inches which did make loading easier. Thanks for the info.!

My pleasure! It is night and day

[rancher1913]

have a rossi maresleg, will have to try this, thanks

[Sig556r]

Nice trick, I’ll try this as well

[Hickok]

Great info and video!

Been looking at the Rossi R92 in 44magnum....still undecided.

[Castaway]

If Rossi’s were so reliable, Steve of Steve’s Gunz wouldn’t have such a thriving business. Never again for me. Accuracy issues, feeding problems, poor quality control on fit/finish, and lack of support convinced me to get rid of mine

[DAVIDMAGNUM]

If Rossi’s were so reliable, Steve of Steve’s Gunz wouldn’t have such a thriving business. Never again for me. Accuracy issues, feeding problems, poor quality control on fit/finish, and lack of support convinced me to get rid of mine

I have two Rossi lever action firearms, both 357 magnum, one a carbine one a rifle. Both had chambers that looked like they were bored with a spade bit. The chambers were rough, had radial gouges and were oversized. Both had tight bores (.354) with rifling that was just under .002 deep. Neither could be made to shoot cast bullets accurately or without leading. The springs and rough action can be dealt with. A bad barrel can not. The rifle sits in the back of my safe as a testament to stupidity. The carbine was rebarreled by McGowen Precision Barrels.
I agree, done with Rossi.

[MuayThaiJJ]

have a rossi maresleg, will have to try this, thanks

Let me know how it goes!


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[MuayThaiJJ]

Nice trick, I’ll try this as well

keep me posted


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[dverna]

I had one Rossi and it was OK but no amount of work will make them run as well as an 1873 clone or Marlin.

But they are far less money and a decent gun for a guy who is not looking for perfection. Like others, I would not own another as I have "seen the light".

[Hickok]

After hearing from the members here, I am going to turn away from the temptation to buy a Rossi. Seems they are about as reliable as a French Chauchat MG.

I'll stay with my Winchesters and Henrys.

[indian joe]

I had one Rossi and it was OK but no amount of work will make them run as well as an 1873 clone or Marlin.

But they are far less money and a decent gun for a guy who is not looking for perfection. Like others, I would not own another as I have "seen the light".

no amount of work will make any 92 run as nice as a 73 ------trade a little bit of "sweet" for strength and versatility ????? individual choice
also double the price for the 73 .................................................. ...apples to oranges maybe???

[dverna]

no amount of work will make any 92 run as nice as a 73 ------trade a little bit of "sweet" for strength and versatility ????? individual choice
also double the price for the 73 .................................................. ...apples to oranges maybe???

Yes...apples to oranges. But a buy once cry once decision if someone has the money. But I was shooting CAS and speed matters. None of the competitive shooters use 92's for a reason.

BTW sold both of my 1873's and kept the Marlins. Hot brass hitting my head got old...LOL.

[MuayThaiJJ]

If you like to tinker or are handy the Rossi is a fun project. Good value but def needs some work out of the box


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[cabezaverde]

Is the loading gate removeable w/o taking the entire rifle apart?

[MuayThaiJJ]

Yes

[indian joe]

Yes...apples to oranges. But a buy once cry once decision if someone has the money. But I was shooting CAS and speed matters. None of the competitive shooters use 92's for a reason.

BTW sold both of my 1873's and kept the Marlins. Hot brass hitting my head got old...LOL.

I would make the same remarks comparing the 76 to 86 (have a repro of each) - chalk and cheese to operate - yeah the 86 had the edge at the pointy end but comparing original blackpowder loadings it was not a huge edge ---45/75 at least equal to the 45/70
50/95 to 50/110 ??? not such a huge advantage?

My old Rossi 357 was a good piece but never fed as nice as any of the proper 92's I have owned - I think Winchester knew something when they designed their "dash" rounds.

Never owned a Marlin - unlikely I will but some of the videos I saw of tricked up marlins were darn impressive.....................

[bcraig]

Yes

How do you remove the loading gate without taking the rifle apart ?

[Froogal]

I own 2 Rossi 92s. .357 and .45 Colt. Shoot .38 specials in the .357. Both are as accurate as I am, and never had any problems with either rifle.