Got a Rossi R92 in .44 Magnum recently, with a 24" octagon barrel. I did not shoot it until today, as the factory front sight was unusable. That was remedied by a aftermarket white bead that easily replaced the factory original that was dove-tailed in. I had no idea where it was shooting, so i just put the rear sight elevator in the middle step, and hung a very large target at the 100 yard mark. Forgot my binoculars, so I fired 6 shots from the bench before walking down range to see where I was hitting. I was expecting just to see a general trend that I could use to start making adjustments. I was absolutely stunned to see the 6 shots in one ragged hole, about 1.5" high, and perfectly centered. Not only did the rifle perform incredibly, but I could not believe my 63+ year old eyes made that group using the factory buckhorn open sights. This was the first time I ever shot this rifle, and I certainly was not expecting this kind of accuracy with open sights, using the first/only factory ammo I found (Federal Eagle 240 grain JHP). I fired 3 more shots off-hand, and while not as impressive, they were still "minute of deer". I am very impressed by this "cheap" Brazilian rifle! I am not touching the sights, as I have found my load. Did not have to fire many shots either, and that is a happy occasion as a box of ammo was $64. Chrono'd all shots, nine, and they were very consistent at just a tad over 1700 fps.
Justinoldguy
Got a Rossi R92 in .44 Magnum recently, with a 24" octagon barrel. I did not shoot it until today, as the factory front sight was unusable. That was remedied by a aftermarket white bead that easily replaced the factory original that was dove-tailed in. I had no idea where it was shooting, so i just put the rear sight elevator in the middle step, and hung a very large target at the 100 yard mark. Forgot my binoculars, so I fired 6 shots from the bench before walking down range to see where I was hitting. I was expecting just to see a general trend that I could use to start making adjustments. I was absolutely stunned to see the 6 shots in one ragged hole, about 1.5" high, and perfectly centered. Not only did the rifle perform incredibly, but I could not believe my 63+ year old eyes made that group using the factory buckhorn open sights. This was the first time I ever shot this rifle, and I certainly was not expecting this kind of accuracy with open sights, using the first/only factory ammo I found (Federal Eagle 240 grain JHP). I fired 3 more shots off-hand, and while not as impressive, they were still "minute of deer". I am very impressed by this "cheap" Brazilian rifle! I am not touching the sights, as I have found my load. Did not have to fire many shots either, and that is a happy occasion as a box of ammo was $64. Chrono'd all shots, nine, and they were very consistent at just a tad over 1700 fps.
WOW!! First shots with Rossi 92 .44 Magnum
Got a Rossi R92 in .44 Magnum recently, with a 24" octagon barrel. I did not shoot it until today, as the factory front sight was unusable. That was remedied by a aftermarket white bead that easily replaced the factory original that was dove-tailed in. I had no idea where it was shooting, so i just put the rear sight elevator in the middle step, and hung a very large target at the 100 yard mark. Forgot my binoculars, so I fired 6 shots from the bench before walking down range to see where I was hitting. I was expecting just to see a general trend that I could use to start making adjustments. I was absolutely stunned to see the 6 shots in one ragged hole, about 1.5" high, and perfectly centered. Not only did the rifle perform incredibly, but I could not believe my 63+ year old eyes made that group using the factory buckhorn open sights. This was the first time I ever shot this rifle, and I certainly was not expecting this kind of accuracy with open sights, using the first/only factory ammo I found (Federal Eagle 240 grain JHP). I fired 3 more shots off-hand, and while not as impressive, they were still "minute of deer". I am very impressed by this "cheap" Brazilian rifle! I am not touching the sights, as I have found my load. Did not have to fire many shots either, and that is a happy occasion as a box of ammo was $64. Chrono'd all shots, nine, and they were very consistent at just a tad over 1700 fps.
I have a 20 inch 357 Rossi. It's a good rifle that I like also. I have 2 Marlin Cowboys with 24 in barrels. I can shoot them better with open sights than most other rifles. Like your rifle they do not have th barrel rings and are more consistant. They used to consider the longer barreled rifles as long range. They are in that they can generally be shot better than the carbines. In Western movies everyone is shooting shorter barreled rifles. Most had the longer barrels.
DEP
DEP
Awesome shooting. None of my scoped 1894s can touch what you just accomplished. Not even in the same league.
Good shooting for sure, and a nice looking rifle.
I have a pair of Rossi 92s, a 357 with the 24" octagon and a 20" version in 45 Colt.
RP
I have a pair of Rossi 92s, a 357 with the 24" octagon and a 20" version in 45 Colt.
RP
I must say that the Rossi R95 I had was just as accurate as my new 336 Classic. Hated the stock though…
Oh man I really wanted one of these in 357 in stainless but they seem to be gone in favor of the Heritage version which don’t look as nice. Pretty rifle and fine shooting, I’m jealous. I just don’t have the eyesight to group with buckhorns at 100 anymore.
That's some good shooting... I have a hard enough time getting groups like that with a red dot on my Marlins. My old eyes just can't see iron sights anymore (in my 60's, like yourself). Nice rifle. Was just checking out a Rossi 44 mag but not with octagon barrel. Haven't put it in my cart yet but considering it along with the S&W 1894.
I bought a Henry Brass .357 rifle several years ago.
Soon after I bought it and since I already had several Rossi carbines, I ordered a new Rossi .357 SS Trapper model. I was so disgusted with the weight of the Henry, I traded even up for the Rossi loosing about $300. The Rossi is a lot nicer. I also like it better than my Winchester/Maroku .357 SRC (much better wood fitting and feeding).
TJ
Soon after I bought it and since I already had several Rossi carbines, I ordered a new Rossi .357 SS Trapper model. I was so disgusted with the weight of the Henry, I traded even up for the Rossi loosing about $300. The Rossi is a lot nicer. I also like it better than my Winchester/Maroku .357 SRC (much better wood fitting and feeding).
TJ
I saw an R95 the other day and I like it better than the Henry’s,$400 cheaper than the Ruger Marlins is tempting ,up close its rougher than Marlins but for a working man’s rifle,tempting ,I am retired!
That is awesome shooting, especially that offhand work. I couldn't see that bullseye at 100 yards. I need about a 12" bullseye in a bright color for 100 yard work.
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