I have a pre safety Marlin 357 I bought new in about 1980 and its maybe my favorite rifle, I have owned and sold several Rossi's dating back to the Puma emblem on the receiver, In addition I have had Marlins and Rossis in 45 and 44 calibers, but none in my safe right now other then the 357 Marlin and a 44 Marlin, in addition I have 25-20 Marlin in the 1894 models, if I have a chance at a Rossi or a Henry I certainly would grab it especially in 357 to giive my 52 year old son, its a great utility rifle/carbine in that caliber, I expect in the very near future I will end up passing all my guns on to my son as lets face it I am old and time on this earth is limited and where I hope to end up I won't be needing them as infinity in heaven will be all peaceful and no need to gather fiid
I went ahead and gave my Rossi Puma 357 mag and my Marlin JM 336 30-30 to my son. My step mother was very tight fisted with my Dad's things he said would be mine when he passed away not long ago. That got me thinking if I want to be sure my son gets my guns I'd better give them now. John 3:16
I have owned lever actions for a very long time, I'm 74 years old. Winchesters, Marlins, and Henrys grace my gun safes. I wanted a rifle in .454 Casull, so I decided I needed a Rossi R92. This weekend I bought one. The fit and finish are excellent, the bolt is smooth with no tool marks, and the wood is of a mahogany color with great grain. I liked it so much I bought a Rossi R92 stainless in .357 with a 16' barrel. Both rifles had loose screws that I could move by hand. When I tightened the screws retaining the stock and forend the fit and finish became flawless. I will hit my range on the farm as soon as it stops tornadoes, hail, and rain in southwestern Ohio. I can always load ammunition.
I'm 72 and live in southeast Ohio. I know how you feel! Bought a Ruger MK 4 Hunter a week ago and haven't got to shoot it. I have a few levers. But when I go on a wood walk, I take my Rossi 357!
Folks, keep in mind, the vid is in mirror image mode - so the loading gate seems to be on the left side (as you hold the carbine to shoot) when in actuality, it's on the right side.
"theoriginalOSOK," That's the very first thing I noticed, in less than two seconds. And then the $htty camera angle, from the ground looking up. So, "mirror image mode" is used for filming because . . . ?
@@scvandy3129 I am sure that he didn't select mirror mode - it's just what happened. I have a channel too and I am no professional videographer lol - so I wouldn't read anything into this.
I OWN 4 Rossi's, 3 92's and one 95. 2 .357, a 454 Casull and a 45/70. I have two new Winchester 92's .44 Mag and 45 Colt along with several other lever action rifles. Liked your video and enjoyed watching. Keep up the good work. The Rossi's run very well for me.
Look up a site called ballistics by the inch. The tables and graph for 357 are impressive, a couple of loads actually do enter the bottom of the 30 30 range. 16" is also the sweet spot in barrel length.
I have several 357 lever guns from 16 inch to 24 inch. Rossi, Marlin, Browning. Fast handling,accurate and powerful. Used them in CAS , now general purpose and are FINE for a traveling rifle, home defense. The 92 and Marlin 94, have a much shorter throw than a 94 Winchester 30/30 action. I have Rossi 16 inchers in 38/357, 45 Colt and and a prof 20 inchers, the 357 is an older one with Puma on receiver, no external safety. Qualify as Best Buy.
Eu Árpad, tenho uma Carabina Rossi calibre 38Spl, Já possui à época uma Carabina Rossi calibre 3,57 Magnum, cano 20 polegada, fiz muito disparos muito preciso atirando à noite na lanterna 🔦! Sou fã da Carabina Rossi 16 polegadas, acho ela de fácil maleabilidade, principalmente para quem faz o controle do Exótico Javalis 🐗🐗🐗!
Google Translate from Portuguese: I Árpad, I have a Rossi Carbine caliber 38Spl, At the time, I already owned a Rossi Carbine caliber 3.57 Magnum, 20 inch barrel, I made a lot of very accurate shots shooting at night with the flashlight 🔦! I'm a fan of the Rossi 16-inch Carbine, I think it's easy to handle, especially for those who control Exotic Boars 🐗🐗🐗!
I have the Rossi R92 38/357 16" bbl....cycles smooth.....great for thick brush...it's my carry in black bear country ...not a great threat but i do encounter. ....weather I'm fishing ,prospecting, or picking blue berries ,it's my favorite utility tool, ...and great on deer. Thanks for the review.
I just bought this .357 in SS 20". $1,100.00. The home office in GA told me the loading gate will "ease" with use ! Mine is the resin gray/white and the sights have been changed with this new model.
You paid way too much, I bought a stainless steel and a blue one 16” and 20” for less than $700 each. They are OK guns, some rough edges and the loading gates suck, they need to be gone over with a little work and time spent they smooth out.
I have three as well. All blued with standard levers. 24" - .357 Mag, 20" - 45 Colt and 16" - 44 Mag. Love em. I use the 45 in factory config for Cowboy Action Shooting. I have replaced the wing safeties on all with either a button or in the case of the 44 Mag, an aperture sight. Thanks for the vid!
My best for hunting, Hornady lever evolution 140g flex tip 1960 fps 3 shot group elbow on bench, 3 shot group clover leaf 100yds all shots intersecting. Irons from bench, back when I could see not so much anymore.
I had two of those back in the 1980s, a 20 inch in .357 Magnum, and a 16 inch in .44 Magnum. Wish I never sold them. All the new ones have a manual safety, which is a deal breaker.
I have had my R92 for over 10 yrs, paid around $550 and greatly enjoy it. I don't care too much for the wood, the Amazon basin is full of different woods, I am sure there is a nicer hardwood in Brazil with better grain/personality that could have been used even if it meant costing extra.
Late to the party just wanted to comment. My wife and I met Darin and Tammie years ago when we all took an NRA instructor class down here in Arkansas . Great people small world
I asked Rossi about the .454 receiver strength. They said all the receivers start with the same casting. The 454 develops pressures close to the 45/70. For my part, 357 makes sense.
Enjoyed your video Sheriff just ran across your channel Rossi R92 caught my eye i have one in 357 also with a 20 inch barrel , love this gun subbed your channel take care👍
I really enjoy your comments and your TH-cam channel. I have never held a Rossi R92 rifle but would imagine that the buckhorn rear sight coupled with the brass front sight insert would make for quick target acquisition in a 16 inch rifle. It should make an outstanding "brush" gun.
Just found your channel. I'm in the process of dehorning and slicking up my R-92 .357 blued 16". I do much better if my open sights are a peep set up. I now have the Skinner sights, forward and aft. Spring kit is next and lightening up the loading gate is a must on my rifle. It's going to be my next truck gun when Im finished tinkering with it.
Thanks! Just something to do that's not work to help take my mind off family stuff - my son and his fiance had a house fire and they were injured and have been hospitalized for skin grafting. In my profession, it us usually much easier to deal with other people's problems than your own. This was just something to occupy the mind.
@@SheriffMattOller I am sorry to hear that sir, if you don't mind please keep doing these videos. Very educational for me and I'm sure everyone else that watches. Your family will be in my prayers.
Have one 16 inch barrel stainless steel in 357 first season took a nice whitetail at 110 yards missed first shot . Secound shot dropped her on the spot .. it replaced my 357 handgun for hunting from the blind / stand
You're correct......... I mis-spoke and had "Winchester" on my mind while I was blathering. I intended to reference the 1895, but my mind went to to the 73. Good catch!
I bought a Henry big boy in 357 mag... use a tube speed loader with it... it is coupled with a GP100 blued... In a humble Canucks opinion better than an AR for defence... and btw I love the non pro type videos you do, makes us feel like we are all human
No, the first lever action John Browning designed for Winchester was the 1886. The 1873 was just an upgraded 1866, which was just an upgraded Henry, all handled in house by the Winchester company.
love the rifle. have 16in stainless action smooth as silk comparable to the 1866. good shooting. just saw you shotgun video. what do you think of rifle for home defense.
Good looking rifle but a guy at the local range bought one and the accuracy was terrible. A gunsmith slugged the barrel and said the bore was too large. He sent it back and they said the bore was "within acceptable specs". He got rid of that rifle.
No. Used the switch that came on it, just removed it from the gun, ground the firing pin block of the bottom side, the ears off the top side and reinstalled it.
@@SheriffMattOller thanks for the quick response back I’m goin have to try that I’ve got the 16 in Version in stainless love the gun hate that damn safety
44 magnum is good just like the 357, cost of ammunition is a lot more though, and harder to find unless you buy online. I had both in 44 magnum and 45 colt which I sold just because of the ammo, I kept the 357 and 38 special so much cheaper to shoot.
I was just wondering how it would be for a deer hunting rifle for less than a 100 yards and brush gun?? Because I hunt in Missouri for deer? Thanks for all of y'all feed back.
@@genemcdaniel8514 fine rifle for that purpose. I've taken several deer with a 357M lever rifle, and my Undersheriff's kids have taken about 10 in the last 7 seven years with one. Never lost or tracked one. Use a heavier bullet (we use 158gr Federal JSP).
If it's good enough for a sheriff to carry must be good never owned a Rossi lever gun but I'm looking at a 24-inch octagon barrel in 357 anyone out there happen to have one of those any kind of reviews or comments about those
A 38-55 will not fit in a 1873 Winchester. A 38-40 will. John browning did not design the 1873. The first rifle browning designed for Winchester was the 1885 high wall.
I have a pre safety Marlin 357 I bought new in about 1980 and its maybe my favorite rifle, I have owned and sold several Rossi's dating back to the Puma emblem on the receiver, In addition I have had Marlins and Rossis in 45 and 44 calibers, but none in my safe right now other then the 357 Marlin and a 44 Marlin, in addition I have 25-20 Marlin in the 1894 models, if I have a chance at a Rossi or a Henry I certainly would grab it especially in 357 to giive my 52 year old son, its a great utility rifle/carbine in that caliber, I expect in the very near future I will end up passing all my guns on to my son as lets face it I am old and time on this earth is limited and where I hope to end up I won't be needing them as infinity in heaven will be all peaceful and no need to gather fiid
I went ahead and gave my Rossi Puma 357 mag and my Marlin JM 336 30-30 to my son. My step mother was very tight fisted with my Dad's things he said would be mine when he passed away not long ago. That got me thinking if I want to be sure my son gets my guns I'd better give them now. John 3:16
I have owned lever actions for a very long time, I'm 74 years old. Winchesters, Marlins, and Henrys grace my gun safes. I wanted a rifle in .454 Casull, so I decided I needed a Rossi R92. This weekend I bought one. The fit and finish are excellent, the bolt is smooth with no tool marks, and the wood is of a mahogany color with great grain. I liked it so much I bought a Rossi R92 stainless in .357 with a 16' barrel. Both rifles had loose screws that I could move by hand. When I tightened the screws retaining the stock and forend the fit and finish became flawless. I will hit my range on the farm as soon as it stops tornadoes, hail, and rain in southwestern Ohio. I can always load ammunition.
I'm 72 and live in southeast Ohio. I know how you feel! Bought a Ruger MK 4 Hunter a week ago and haven't got to shoot it. I have a few levers. But when I go on a wood walk, I take my Rossi 357!
Folks, keep in mind, the vid is in mirror image mode - so the loading gate seems to be on the left side (as you hold the carbine to shoot) when in actuality, it's on the right side.
"theoriginalOSOK," That's the very first thing I noticed, in less than two seconds. And then the $htty camera angle, from the ground looking up. So, "mirror image mode" is used for filming because . . . ?
@@scvandy3129 I am sure that he didn't select mirror mode - it's just what happened. I have a channel too and I am no professional videographer lol - so I wouldn't read anything into this.
I OWN 4 Rossi's, 3 92's and one 95. 2 .357, a 454 Casull and a 45/70. I have two new Winchester 92's .44 Mag and 45 Colt along with several other lever action rifles. Liked your video and enjoyed watching. Keep up the good work. The Rossi's run very well for me.
I chronographed PMC .357 at 2000 FPS with magnetospeed with 158 gr bullet (citadel 16" barrel). That's like an AK47 muzzle energy. 🎉
Look up a site called ballistics by the inch. The tables and graph for 357 are impressive, a couple of loads actually do enter the bottom of the 30 30 range. 16" is also the sweet spot in barrel length.
I own two of them 1 and 357 and 1 in 45 Colt can't beat them for the money. Just discovered your channel really enjoy your videos keep them coming
i really want a left handed one, thanks for reminding me how good a Rossi is. Their 22 pump in stainless is a gem.
I have several 357 lever guns from 16 inch to 24 inch. Rossi, Marlin, Browning. Fast handling,accurate and powerful. Used them in CAS , now general purpose and are FINE for a traveling rifle, home defense. The 92 and Marlin 94, have a much shorter throw than a 94 Winchester 30/30 action. I have Rossi 16 inchers in 38/357, 45 Colt and and a prof 20 inchers, the 357 is an older one with Puma on receiver, no external safety. Qualify as Best Buy.
Eu Árpad, tenho uma Carabina Rossi calibre 38Spl,
Já possui à época uma Carabina Rossi calibre 3,57 Magnum, cano 20 polegada, fiz muito disparos muito preciso atirando à noite na lanterna 🔦!
Sou fã da Carabina Rossi 16 polegadas, acho ela de fácil maleabilidade, principalmente para quem faz o controle do Exótico Javalis 🐗🐗🐗!
Google Translate from Portuguese: I Árpad, I have a Rossi Carbine caliber 38Spl,
At the time, I already owned a Rossi Carbine caliber 3.57 Magnum, 20 inch barrel, I made a lot of very accurate shots shooting at night with the flashlight 🔦!
I'm a fan of the Rossi 16-inch Carbine, I think it's easy to handle, especially for those who control Exotic Boars 🐗🐗🐗!
I have the Rossi R92 38/357 16" bbl....cycles smooth.....great for thick brush...it's my carry in black bear country ...not a great threat but i do encounter. ....weather I'm fishing ,prospecting, or picking blue berries ,it's my favorite utility tool, ...and great on deer. Thanks for the review.
They do carry well. They just "fit the hand" and are a great walking partner out in the places where critters and predators roam.
I just bought this .357 in SS 20". $1,100.00. The home office in GA told me the loading gate will "ease" with use ! Mine is the resin gray/white and the sights have been changed with this new model.
I just got the 357 ss hard wood w/ etched flag and the rio bravo 22lr w/ etched flag for 1100
I just got a 16" stainless steel model 4 days ago for $650. I wouldn't have paid $1100 for this. You can get a Henry Big Boy for that price
You paid way too much, I bought a stainless steel and a blue one 16” and 20” for less than $700 each. They are OK guns, some rough edges and the loading gates suck, they need to be gone over with a little work and time spent they smooth out.
I have three as well. All blued with standard levers. 24" - .357 Mag, 20" - 45 Colt and 16" - 44 Mag. Love em. I use the 45 in factory config for Cowboy Action Shooting. I have replaced the wing safeties on all with either a button or in the case of the 44 Mag, an aperture sight. Thanks for the vid!
Nice review. Love the history behind the guns... great job
My best for hunting, Hornady lever evolution 140g flex tip 1960 fps 3 shot group elbow on bench, 3 shot group clover leaf 100yds all shots intersecting. Irons from bench, back when I could see not so much anymore.
I bought one about 8 years ago, fabulous carbine. I got 3" groups at 100 yards with the stock sights.
I had two of those back in the 1980s, a 20 inch in .357 Magnum, and a 16 inch in .44 Magnum. Wish I never sold them. All the new ones have a manual safety, which is a deal breaker.
Thanks, informative video. This is the model I want, in stainless however. The safety was probably added to meet import requirements.
Great video, I really enjoyed it. You expained all sorts of stuff, That I did not know. Thank you, Sam
I have had my R92 for over 10 yrs, paid around $550 and greatly enjoy it. I don't care too much for the wood, the Amazon basin is full of different woods, I am sure there is a nicer hardwood in Brazil with better grain/personality that could have been used even if it meant costing extra.
Late to the party just wanted to comment. My wife and I met Darin and Tammie years ago when we all took an NRA instructor class down here in Arkansas . Great people small world
I asked Rossi about the .454 receiver strength. They said all the receivers start with the same casting. The 454 develops pressures close to the 45/70. For my part, 357 makes sense.
Enjoyed your video Sheriff just ran across your channel Rossi R92 caught my eye i have one in 357 also with a 20 inch barrel , love this gun subbed your channel take care👍
in he Ozarks i used a Ruger Super Hunter in 44 Mag. with a 4.5" BBL as my snake gun. Reloaded Shot #6 shot.
I just subscribed to your channel because I like your reviews. Keep up the good work. 😃
Enjoyed the review ! Taurus doe a great job building guns for everyone !
Well done review. I have one and enjoyed the information! Thanks
I really enjoy your comments and your TH-cam channel. I have never held a Rossi R92 rifle but would imagine that the buckhorn rear sight coupled with the brass front sight insert would make for quick target acquisition in a 16 inch rifle. It should make an outstanding "brush" gun.
Just found your channel. I'm in the process of dehorning and slicking up my R-92 .357 blued 16". I do much better if my open sights are a peep set up. I now have the Skinner sights, forward and aft. Spring kit is next and lightening up the loading gate is a must on my rifle. It's going to be my next truck gun when Im finished tinkering with it.
Great gun great video!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸
Love the review Sheriff! As a local, this kind of video gives me even more respect for you!
Thanks! Just something to do that's not work to help take my mind off family stuff - my son and his fiance had a house fire and they were injured and have been hospitalized for skin grafting. In my profession, it us usually much easier to deal with other people's problems than your own. This was just something to occupy the mind.
@@SheriffMattOller I am sorry to hear that sir, if you don't mind please keep doing these videos. Very educational for me and I'm sure everyone else that watches. Your family will be in my prayers.
@@SheriffMattOller Prayers sent. 🙏
i like your loading technoque
Knew I had heard of Mexico Mo. Graf and Son ordered a lot of reloading stuff. I've been looking at one wish they were 357 maximum good show
They could do that on a 1894 action.
Up here in Ontario Canada I use my triple black to fend off the black flies and mosquitoes when I take out the garbage EH!
Have one 16 inch barrel stainless steel in 357 first season took a nice whitetail at 110 yards missed first shot . Secound shot dropped her on the spot .. it replaced my 357 handgun for hunting from the blind / stand
Sorry, but John Browning did not design the 1873 Winchester.
Check his biography, "the guns of John Browning,
Keep up the good work
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You're correct......... I mis-spoke and had "Winchester" on my mind while I was blathering. I intended to reference the 1895, but my mind went to to the 73.
Good catch!
Buger hook off the bang switch!!!😂😂😂😂 😂😂😂😂😂😂
You arev100% right the action on the Rossi 92 has the smoothest action , it like it’s on rails
Great video , Sheriff. Hate the safety, messing with J.B. design....bad idea !
Great video, thank you for sharing.
Nice ! I might consider one .
I bought a Henry big boy in 357 mag... use a tube speed loader with it... it is coupled with a GP100 blued... In a humble Canucks opinion better than an AR for defence... and btw I love the non pro type videos you do, makes us feel like we are all human
bird shot option, we grow copperheads and cotton mouths in Morgan co.
Elmer Keith actually came up with the 357 magnum not Smith and Wesson, S&W was the first one to adopt the caliber.
Finally someone who knows how to load a lever action rifle
No, the first lever action John Browning designed for Winchester was the 1886. The 1873 was just an upgraded 1866, which was just an upgraded Henry, all handled in house by the Winchester company.
Better than a pistol, Rossi prices them right and they work. i use a 6" 26-2 in 357 so 1 would go well.
love the rifle. have 16in stainless action smooth as silk comparable to the 1866. good shooting. just saw you shotgun video. what do you think of rifle for home defense.
I’m standing on my head watching but not bad shoot’in Sheriff. My Dad use to say “Shoot low Sheriff, he’s Ridin’ a Shetland!!!😂😂😂😂😂
My kind of sheriff!
Good looking rifle but a guy at the local range bought one and the accuracy was terrible. A gunsmith slugged the barrel and said the bore was too large. He sent it back and they said the bore was "within acceptable specs". He got rid of that rifle.
John Browning didn't design the 1873 Winchester. The first design he sold the Winchester was the 1885 High Wall.
You're correct. Another commenter caught that as well. I had the 1895 Winchester on my mind but the 73 came off my tongue. Thanks!
Better check the designer of that 1873.
Looks like you used an empty shell casing to plug the hole where the safety used to be 👍👍👍 what caliber casing did you use ??
No. Used the switch that came on it, just removed it from the gun, ground the firing pin block of the bottom side, the ears off the top side and reinstalled it.
@@SheriffMattOller thanks for the quick response back I’m goin have to try that I’ve got the 16 in Version in stainless love the gun hate that damn safety
@yankeeman6851 stainless would be much less noticeable. Take about 10 minutes, a punch, hammer and grinder.
I am new to your channel, what's your thoughts the Rossi 92, in a 44 cal?? I am interested in your thoughts?
Thank you for your service.
I have no experience with it. Those I've talked to that have them seem to enjoy them, but recoil is more significant.
44 magnum is good just like the 357, cost of ammunition is a lot more though, and harder to find unless you buy online. I had both in 44 magnum and 45 colt which I sold just because of the ammo, I kept the 357 and 38 special so much cheaper to shoot.
I was just wondering how it would be for a deer hunting rifle for less than a 100 yards and brush gun??
Because I hunt in Missouri for deer?
Thanks for all of y'all feed back.
@@genemcdaniel8514 fine rifle for that purpose. I've taken several deer with a 357M lever rifle, and my Undersheriff's kids have taken about 10 in the last 7 seven years with one. Never lost or tracked one.
Use a heavier bullet (we use 158gr Federal JSP).
Great story on your Lead deputy's kids. Well done on that gift Sir! Enjoy my R-92 357. Great little handy carbine!
You take a rifle to take out your trash in Missouri? Sounds like Chicago
If it's good enough for a sheriff to carry must be good never owned a Rossi lever gun but I'm looking at a 24-inch octagon barrel in 357 anyone out there happen to have one of those any kind of reviews or comments about those
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Great review! But grabbing a gun to take the trash out is the most American thing ever…😂
A damp towel and hot iron can remove those dents in the wood.
Very interesting, how does that work in theory?
Interesting, because I have a few old firearms that have dents in the wood and have never heard of that before. 👍
@FM-iq4mx a dent in wood will swell up due to the steam. This will not work on a scratch.
Brazilian red mahogany wood.
A 38-55 will not fit in a 1873 Winchester. A 38-40 will. John browning did not design the 1873. The first rifle browning designed for Winchester was the 1885 high wall.
Your video is reverse image... loading gate on wrong side... wedding ring on right hand..!! 🦧