BIGTIME FAIL with This Cheap Gun...[SCARY]

[@HowManyLegsItHas]

Just glad you didn't have to stick a thumb in it!

[@DavidxBoyd]

Ah, a Kentucky reference

[@nathanstrickland6508]

If you know you know! Lol

[@trevorleonard7069]

👍🏼

[@Timbermonkey360-em4th]

You must be referring to Kentucky Ballistic 😀

[@RedneckRepairs]

the chamber has been reamed oversize. The reason the hammer was back on that one shot was that escaping gas pushed the firing pin back, which pushed the transfer-bar safety back, which recocked the hammer, similar to how a semi auto works (but without the bolt to actuate). That rifle needs sent back for a new barrel, as yes, it is unsafe to use a weapon with an oversized chamber. you typically find this sort of failure in extremely worn firearms...not in brand new ones.

[@nicholasbarcomb2324]

Chamber is more than likely a tad bigger than it's supposed to be. Send it back.

[@albertlemont5471]

Just a tad😅

[@christopherstanfield7755]

First thought I had, maybe send 10 rounds of another brand down range inspect brass between shots and figure this out..

[@gk5891]

Either the ammo or the rifle are out of spec. Both are possible.

[@jonenglish6617]

Nicholas, I think you are right

[@KeithFleming-qs2kh]

@@nicholasbarcomb2324 don't blame you

[@klesmer]

Send it back to Rossi. That chamber is definitely not cut right. See what their warranty service is like.

[@wetnewts8164]

You won't be able to get ahold of anyone. You will spend months trying to get someone to answer you. By that time you will give up and junk the gun.. been there done that. Stay away from Taurus..rossi.. Turkish and Chinese guns.. problem solved

[@usa-rb5fi]

1 year, I had to send my R92 back to fix it.

[@kevnitestalker8561]

Not a Rossi fan. Heard more bad than good.

[@blaws6684]

@@klesmer their service sucks. I had to have my attorney contact them. They returned my rifle untouched. The breech lock had failed and had blown up in my face yet they did nothing. They had it two months. Dealer I bought it from refunded me and went after them. He had sold two others like it that failed

[@camarokurt]

They probably use DEI in their hiring process.

[@scottsymonds6717]

Please don't dump it back on the market. Some poor sap with a very limited budget might end up waisting his hard earned dollar on it. You would feel like crap. Give the manufacturer a chance to make it right, and then you could get rid of it with no guilty feelings.

[@yeedbottomtext7563]

Too many people do that in the used market. Way too many. Bought a double barrel shotgun from an old man at a gun show. Asked him if it fires, “well of course it fires son”. Take it home, and I get light strikes in the left chamber…

[@tufftrucker40]

It would make a cool man cave lamp

[@goodcitizen64]

Facts! I bought a used semi auto 12 gauge shotgun that is a glorious single shot!

[@Dan_Akins]

I wouldn’t shoot it any more. Back to factory if it were me. Quality (lack of) issue with this rifle. I enjoy your content! Thanks!

[@paladin556]

Hold on to it and sell it to a rival warlord when the SHTF.

[@anthonyamburgey-rp4bc]

I think your assessment is correct. The chamber is oversized more than likely. I would send that back.

[@upperroomtoo]

The .350 Legend is a tapered case design. If the cases are splitting in the first 1/3rd the chamber may have been reamed straight like a .357 Mag. instead of tapered.

[@iancurrie8844]

This is correct. That should be sent back right away.

[@adamrodgers2377]

Exactly !!!

[@merlinnorris714]

Glad you're safe brother I would definitely send that one back to the factory

[@williamgaines9784]

That is a major malfunction! That 1st one could have been from your thumb resting on the release and the recoil recocking the rifle, but all that split brass and it jumping the extractor reeks of a major chamber issue. It needs to go back ASAP!

[@donjohnston4215]

I have one of these, I haven’t had anything but great performance from it. It’s been reliable and super accurate since day 1. And mine came with an outstanding trigger.

[@Timbermonkey360-em4th]

If he bought it used someone may have been shooting over charged reloads in it and stretched the chamber..

[@deerslayer303B]

I really appreciate the NON snobbery approach you display on this channel. Some folks need these budget meat gitters. Send it back and please keep us posted on the progress and service Rossi gives you.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I appreciate you watching. Already sent it back to them with warranty

[@Mickey-hz3cn]

​@@WHOTEEWHOyou never know when a representative of rossi is watching.😂

[@dpwhitaker7088]

I am an old man and I'm hear to tell you a good trigger does Help you to shoot better. I didn't expect this rifle to have one. I do appreciate you reviewing this and always showing it just like went down. If you decide not to see what's wrong with it please don't trade it into the general public like another gentleman said.

[@gregsobek722]

My grandfather always said, cheap shit ain't good and good shit ain't cheap !!!

[@andrewmcgibbon9785]

@gregsobek722 I used to own a H&R handi rifle in .243. I remember it cost me about $200 back in the late 80s. The replacement barrels in different calibers were about $99. So for $400 you could have a rifle that shot 3 different cartridges

[@George-ue3er]

Affordable for quality and cheap are two different things.

[@societyisboring]

Mine always said middle range

[@Dissident_Porcupine73]

Grandpa never had a Savage!

[@gotchagoing4905]

That should be the LAST time that rifle goes to the range...IMHO.

[@rblueroan2205]

I was chuckling when you made your trigger comment , the reason behind it is. I shoot a .375 H&H CZ Safari rifle , and darned if it doesn’t have single set trigger , for those who like a light trigger pull , it has it , and as the trigger monkeys say , it should surprise you when it goes off ,ohh it does , it’s normal trigger is smooth and light enough for hunting. The Rossi chamber needs to be checked , as several others here have said . Keep up the fun videos , while your showing how accurate and functional the tools we use work

[@Dcm193]

Your trigger shouldn’t surprise you

[@ericlondon5731]

I am a gunsmith, and yes, that is a badly shaped chamber. Most factories will "test fire" their guns in quality control, with only ONE shot.....

[@GranadaBashlav]

Yea, I am not a big fan of "ok it shoots a bullet PASS!".

[@chrisleach4245]

I would rather know it fired 50 rounds no problem before it leaves the factory. A more realistic way of saying it is ok than one and done. But I’m sure it’s all about profit and the ammunition needed would cost to much. But if so I would rather spend more money on a weapon that has been tested properly.

[@jetcox6760]

I am as well and I agree, that chambers fuckered

[@GunSperg]

@@chrisleach4245 WBP out of Poland tests all their rifles with a full 30 round mag before they leave the factory. I’d love to see more manufacturers as serious as they are about testing. If you’re ever in the market for an AK I definitely recommend the 7.62x39 WBP Jack rifle. Phenomenal fit & finish and QC!

[@jeffreyharville1918]

before you send it back to Rossi, fire the gun, (in a tied down lead sled and remotely with a string) with out the "can" it may be that there is too much blowback down the tube and if the bore is just a bit out of specs. then the brass would be receiving more back pressure than it can stand. (NOTE: I am NOT a gunsmith, but that can is the only thing that is added to the gun here, so take out the extras and it may heal itself.)

[@davedrake5809]

I checked out other reviews online after watching your reveal and came to the concconclusion that for a few beans more a CVA is a much better budget option.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

For now, I'd have to agree. I hava bunch of the CVAs

[@chrisaerts6489]

@WHOTEEWHO it's your fault I'm buying so many CVA's I love there pistols

[@WHOTEEWHO]

@chrisaerts6489 I love em too

[@davedrake5809]

I like the CVA’s too. So far I have a 350 and a 45/70. Both with Vortex Crossfire II 3x9’s. I plan on adding a 6.5 the next time they come on sale. ( gotta keep the budget in mind.)

[@chrisaerts6489]

@davedrake5809 there price point is really affordable. The quality is amazing .

[@KAlphonso]

Casing ain’t supposed to split. And the odds for splits heighten the risk of an injury. My vote…send it back.

[@twistedfocus]

Definitely have Rossi take care of it. This is a good opportunity to test out their customer service and also keep from passing this problematic gun into someone else.

[@sdpy15]

As many great hunters have always said: "The only bullet that counts is the first one". We, the firearm's enthusiast community love to get sub moa groups (i'm one of those people), but when it comes to hunting a gun we only need to put one bullet on the mark every time. Perhaps we need to create a separate test to determine first round, cold bore accuracy to determine how capable a rifle is at maintaining zero.

[@602rmiller]

Send it back. There's no fixing an over-reamed chamber.

[@sammartinez8084]

Great show and thanks again for the info and thanks 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏🤠

[@PassivePortfolios]

Rossi-Taurus is well known for spotty quality control - you might get a good one or a bad one. That rifle should have never left the factory with an oversized chamber. It needs another barrel so send it back and let's see how long warranty service takes to get the repaired rifle back to you. Then test it to see how it does. I am in the market for a break open single shot and your test convinced me to spend a few extra bucks and go with the CVA Scout. Thanks for testing these rifles and providing us with unbiased and factual results.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Thanks for watching

[@koenvangeleuken6544]

another barrel might be difficult- it seems the action is welded to the barrel!!! never seen that before!!

[@sasquatchum]

@@koenvangeleuken6544 The barrel breaks open, it is not welded to the receiver. The barrel is welded to the barrel lug which fits into the receiver, like all break open actions, NEF, TC Contenders, Encores, etc. Very normal way of manufacturing. A barrel swap would take 2 minutes or less at the kitchen table.

[@bluntinstrument6070]

Return to the store and when/if they offer a replacement say, no thanks! Get your $$$ back. Otherwise you will end up with the same gun back that has been fiddled with

[@hpfuhl]

It's sad because I find Taurus revolvers to function well and not have any real issues.

[@ronsorrentino6207]

Definitely don’t shoot that rifle anymore. If you have or know anyone with a borescope, inspect the chamber. In the end, contact Rossi, send that rifle back and include a couple of the brass that cracked as well as a link to your video.

[@martyadams3915]

Split cases is something to be weary of but i would be more worried of that smaller hole in the target. That means you had a bullet failure. Im just wondering if that barrel is maybe chanmbered in .360 and bored in .350. Bullet leaving the case then the back blast blowing the case wall and the secondary forward presure messing up your projectile. A smaller hole dictates that the jacket has seperated from the bullet. Thats a very bat situation if that jacket gets stuck in the barrel.

[@Badgerstate]

Great observation!

[@paulyuneps7428]

As far as the chamber...IDK, I'd send it back. I'd like the groups cause I know my trigger finger is crap

[@Dale37]

CVA rules the single shot category, in my opinion. They are budget friendly enough for anyone and always perform well. Thanks for providing these videos to help us make the right purchases.

[@Almost_Made_It]

Could also wait for T/C to start up again

[@tjdement8229]

Are they? ​@@Almost_Made_It

[@Almost_Made_It]

@@tjdement8229 they’re getting back in business. I would assume their single shots will be returning.

[@garyh1449]

@@Almost_Made_It Gregg Ritz says Encores will be ready in November.

[@gk5891]

@Dale37 I picked up a new CVA Scout in .44 Rem Mag for about 50% Off MSRP last year. You can find them cheap if you look.

[@Sableagle]

Check chamber internal diameter. The case is suppose to taper from .390 to .3792 inches and the chamber is supposed to go from .3910 to .3802 inches along the length of the brass. I suspect a chamber that's been bored out to .3915 the whole way, or something like that. In a way, it's to the ammunition manufacturer's credit that the splits are all the same length. That's some consistent brass there.

[@HunterForEver12]

I know what happened! Rimmless cartridge in break action rifle... Here in Europe we have special rimmed calibers (like 8x57 IRS, 7x57R, 7x65R..) so it can't stuck in your rifle. Those old calibers with rimm are not so popular anymore even in our lands, because everybody wants 308 win or 30-06 (just because they can find that ammo almost everywhere..), and because of that every gun factory makes break action rifles in those rimmless cartridges right now. I mean you saw that small steel "claw" in that extractor who works with small spring inside it and push that claw out. That thing can make some troubles. It is not about gun, it is not about rifle brand, quallity issue or something like that. I mean I use combination gun in 12 gauge and 30-06 and I had the same thing once. I bouth my gun for over 2000 dollars and that happened to me. I talked with gunsmith and he said that is just because of your caliber choice. All calibers without rand on the bottom of the case will sometimes make some problems with extraction and I must live with that... He said if it happens more often I can replace that extractor but I can't guarantee that this thing will work perfect from now... I had luck and I musn't replace anything and I had no more any issues with case extracting, but you must be carefull with those type of guns.. Sorry because of my english

[@michaelcollins5287]

We have some states that have a straight wall restriction, but they don't do well in a magazine, 350 legend 2as designed for straight wall and ar15s

[@gk5891]

@lovacporodjenju4363 .30-06 is a bottle necked case with a significant shoulder and good amount of angle. If the chamber dimensions, headspace and ammo are within spec it shouldn't have splitting issues. The .350 Legend headspaces off the case mouth and is considered a straight wall, but does have a slight taper (Roughly 9.9 mm to 9.6 mm over a 43.4 mm case length. This makes small variations in cartridge case, chamber dimensions and headspace more critical. Straight wall case single shots are popular in the USA because some jurisdictions allow them during primitive weapon season and some states only allow straight wall case rifles as a way to reduce the range a stray bullet could potentially travel.

[@HunterForEver12]

@@gk5891 okay I mean about those splitting issues I can't really tell anything, that is something else, I was just talking about case extraction after shot.. For all other problems he must probably get a new barrel or get some other rifle. If the barrel has not so good precisely made tolerances, than he must talk with the rifle company and see if there is something that they can do...

[@tasunko7672]

As if the split brass wasn't enough of a concern, the undersized hole in the target really confused me and made me suspicious of the ammo. I'd consult a good gunsmith before sending it back to the factory just to make sure that I knew and understood the problem so the factory couldn't snow me.

[@JohnA891]

Maybe a baffle strike peeling the boolot? Periodic is scary.

[@tasunko7672]

@@JohnA891 Yes, a baffle strike is the most likely cause of the small hole. Something about the barrel caused the instability of the bullet, and the split cases.

[@SirJacob]

Those shells remind me of the 50 cal bmg ammo being fired from a 12 gauge shotgun. The chamber is absolutely wrong, send it back.

[@CastIeBravo]

Before you ship it off, slug the barrel and see if the groove diameter is .356 or .358”. I’ve found out the hard way that some manufacturers bore them differently to accept either .356” 9mm bullets, or .358” to accept .38/357 bullets. If it’s the smaller diameter you might be having overpressure issues. I’m not saying that’s the cause. Just something to look at. Either way, if it’s doing that with factory ammo I’d send it in. Somethings not right.

[@christopherknerr2851]

He does have a pair of calipers he could at least check the case swell if he cant get into the chamber.

[@yomomma107]

That'll work for a rough estimate

[@bobgarr6246]

Slugging the bore will not work here. It will determine the land and groove depth and diameter. But slugging will not provide you with chamber dimensions. This will require a chamber casting. This can be done with molten sulphur, or more easily with Cerosafe which Brownells and Midway sell. Accurate readings can be taken from the casting to determine chamber flaws and dimensions.

[@CastIeBravo]

@@bobgarr6246 I’m not talking about a chamber casting. I’m talking about verifying the actual bore diameter. Two very different things. With a heavy bullet that’s long in the shank it provides more bearing surface and can raise chamber pressures to dangerous levels, even if off by just a few thousandths of an inch, especially with a jacketed or monolithic copper bullet. A chamber casting will give you chamber dimensions, but slugging the bore will give you true bore diameter that can be measured with calipers. Ideally he should do both.

[@dmg4415]

SAAMI says .3570 minus .003 same .357 magnum and .38 special. It should be oversized bullets then or a .355 (9mm) bore.

[@tomp7141]

I really enjoy your videos! 350 LGND head spaces on the case mouth like 9mm Luger or 45 ACP. An oversize chamber could result in split cases and a fired case going deeper into the chamber, just like you experienced. That particular rifle could possibly be fixed by rechambering for a different cartridge, but no way it'll ever work with 350 LGND. Keep safe! Never forget your safety glasses. Keep those videos coming.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Appreciate you watching

[@samgreninger6567]

The groups are about what I expected. For me, I wouldn't keep that gun. It would either be going back for warranty repair or they would be sending me another rifle.

[@METALMILITANT-j4j]

I have had this happen with really old surplus ammo in old surplus rifles came to find out after some measuring that the chamber was out of spec from years of hard use a new firearm shouldn't be worn out

[@christopherknerr2851]

Chamber was definitely over bored. When your brass is consistently splitting at the neck like that, there is definitely an issue that needs to be addressed by the manufacturer especially if the platform is new. Definitely do NOT continue to use.

[@leonhart2452]

I have been thinking about this for a few days. Yes, their is a problem. Is the chamber to big, I'm not so sure. Those who load for wildcats or forming brass from one case to fit a different chamber dont split cases dont happen like you gave here. Send it back and see what they tell you. If it gets fixed, fine if not, learning what was wrong is always a good thing. What ever you do keep us posted.

[@ronaldsloan5235]

Definitely needs factory attention. Serious safety concerns

[@jamesschneider3828]

I bought a Rossi with dual barrels about 20 years ago 20 gauge/ 223 rifles. It was total junk. The scope screw holes were not aligned to the bore and after trying three different scopes I couldn’t hit a 20 inch square target at 25 yards. I purchased at a gun show and that dealer passed away before I could return it. That put a bad taste in my mouth for Rossi Arms. The shotgun barrel worked fine.

[@scottwinkle5503]

Get rid of the Rossi, stick with the CVA Scouts. Hard to beat the Bergara barrels the Scouts have. Also, all three of my Scouts have fantastic triggers.

[@chrisaerts6489]

CVA rocks.

[@tims.5995]

What calibers do you have, I have wanting to get one but have not decided what caliber yet

[@scottwinkle5503]

​@tims.5995 I have a scout pistol in 300 blackout and 2 scout rifles, one in 444 Marlin and one in 45-70. A have gotten several deer with the 300 and hog with the 444. I have not had a chance to hunt with the 45-70 yet

[@scottwinkle5503]

​@@tims.5995 I used to have a Scout v2 in 6.5 creedmoor but I foolishly traded it off a couple of years ago.

[@chrisaerts6489]

@@tims.5995 I have a 300 blk and 6.5 grendel in pistols. looking at a 444 marlin or 45-70 in a rifle

[@MrGsteele]

Group size is irrelevant if the chamber is so far off it's allowing brass to split. Clearly a chambering problem, and clearly time to return the gun to Rossi and report on their response to the problem and explanation of why they shipped a gun that endangered the shooter. Did they not test fire at the factory? That's an important indicator of whether or not they should be in the business. Very helpful video; I had a fair appraisal of Rossi, and own one of their double barrel outside hammer coach guns that I bought in the '70's. It's been great. Of course, with industry consolidations, bankruptcies, outsourcing, and mergers, who knows if the company that made my shotgun half a century ago is on the same continent as whoever made this gun.

[@Halfmilesniper]

Yep, I would be contacting Rossi about that, they do have a lifetime warranty don't they? Chamber is probably out of spec is my guess and with too much headspace based of that one case going in extra deep. The 350 Legend headspaces off the case mouth.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Just looked it up. One year warranty

[@choccolocco]

Definitely an over sized chamber as the splits were almost identical. As for the push in, the split could have crossed and allowed the case to push further up.

[@Halfmilesniper]

@@choccolocco I didn't consider the case collapsing on itself...you may be correct on that.

[@1978garfield]

Hope they fixed it up for ya. I had the firing pin on a Rossi revolver break before I even got it to the range. I had been doing some dry fire practice with it. I used snap caps with every shot. They sent me a prepaid label and I had the gun back in about 3 weeks. Years later there was a recall, same story pre paid label and they had it about 6 weeks. They cut me a check for $75 I think it was. It has ran flawless for me other than the crib death with the firing pin. I wish they still made the model (2", bright stainless, .357 Mag, 6 shot). It is a great carry revolver. I would gladly buy another just like it.

[@jeffsutton6382]

I'll be calling the company

[@danielwood5297]

Agree with many other comments, chamber issue. If you ever get around to reloading that 350 legend brass you've got sitting around, I recommend trying out the Hornady 147g xtp. I used 27g of h110 and took a nice 8pt buck with it last year. Did a great job for me.

[@johnmollet2637]

Scary, I'm not a gunsmith but think I'd do a chamber cast just to verify the chamber dimensions.

[@Dissident_Porcupine73]

I don't really like the rimless case rounds in a break-open. Any headspacing issues are a problem. Better for a rimmed case, if possible. 357 mag (or my favorite .357 Rem Max) or .44 mag will do a great job!

[@tjhawg]

Either Rossi’s chamber is out of spec or Federal’s brass is out of spec.

[@hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476]

Hi Adam; I'd think of a 'tight' bore (0.356" or less) and/ or a 'generously' cut chamber. Probably both. That faulty Rossi earned a trip back to importer.. 😮

[@kuhndog-1196]

I wouldn't fire it again.

[@KevinHinson-c7g]

I’ve had that kind of cracking out of older .357 mag brass. I’ve also had it happen with.30/06 brass as well. Each time I’ve seen that kind of cracking it was from reloaded ammunition, haven’t seen that out of factory ammo yet. You might have a chamber problem, or it could be maybe that lot of ammunition might be a touch too hot, im kinda lent towards it might be the ammo. That issue usually presents when you have overworked brass or too heavy of a crimp. I would try a different brand of ammo first, if that problem continues have a gunsmith check over the chamber.

[@ThomasRagan-l2d]

Good reason to wear safety glasses/shooting glasses when you shoot. Awesome videos.

[@richarddorsey1663]

Former USAF Combat Arms instructor here. That rifle is dangerous. One of two problems I see are possible. 1. The chamber is oversized, allowing the brass to expand too much. 2. the suppressor might be creating excessive back pressure blowing out the casing. If I had to wager, I'd bet on the chamber being improperly sized. The rifle will need to be sent back to Rossi for warranty work. Provide them with an in-depth description of what happened. Send pictures of the cases if possible.

[@justinoldfashionedlovesong471]

I am willing to bet it’s the ammo because I bought a case of the same ammo and the cases were cracking and the primer blew out the back of the case and ended up in my trigger mechanism. I contacted federal and they took the ammo back. it was loaded too hot from the factory, having pressure issues.

[@whiskerbiscuit99]

Hornady has the sane issue and recalled the ammo

[@brich1646]

Firearms are built with a big safety factor you shouldn't be blowing primers out of the pocket and into your trigger mech from hot ammo. Unless they double loaded it or something, I mean hell most test loads they fire through guns before they leave the factory are 3× the power of a factory load. What I'm getting at is it sounds like you may have head space issues with that forearm and or on top of some spicy ammo. If I were you I'd get a no go or a field gauge and check your head space.

[@got2kittys]

A well equiped gunsmith can easily confirm if it has issues. Both hot ammo and bad chambers will make those problems.

[@paulyuneps7428]

That's the issues I was watching for when working up hot rounds

[@paulyuneps7428]

All I really ended up finding was my already bad trigger pull also developed a flinch, f them hot rounds

[@benaxley2533]

After shooting a Rossi.410 a few years ago I signed off on them then. No thank you from that point on and definitely not now. Glad your ok

[@Ruger44Carbine]

The rebated rim cartridge with a straight wall requires tight tolerances to avoid traveling to far into the chamber. Ammo that works great in one rifle but does that in the Rossi has me believing it’s the rifle/ chamber.

[@tims.5995]

I prefer a rimmed cartridge for break open single shot rifles, the 360 buckhammer would be great for that rifle

[@ddselvig]

I believe that the chamber is way out of spec. The 350 Legend case is straight walled but still has a slight taper. The only thing I think could cause that problem is a chamber finishing reamer at the factory was ground without any taper. There also is a slight chance that the chamber could have been reamed a few thousandths too deep. The fact that a case slipped by the extractor seems to indicate that. The barrel should be taken to a gunsmith to have a chamber cast made to measure the chamber dimensions. Also run a no-go headspace gauge into the chamber to check for excessive headspace.

[@williamtreat5893]

Dear sir by no means would i ever tell someone what to do with their gun-but I did want to pass some info to you about zeroing a new scope, When you take your first shot-set your scope crosshairs on the hole that you just made with your first round, that hole shows you where the gun is shooting, Without your bore sight this will save time and ammo,

[@safaricartvideos]

The centerline of the scope sits about 1" above the barrel on the rifle. When just starting the zero at very close range (10 yards), you want to bullet to hit that same distance below where you are aiming. If you adj. so bullet hits where you are aiming, it will hit way high at 100 yards.

[@thedude8098]

Love your channel keep up the great work. If you can find a go/no go gauge for .350 you'll likely confirm your suspicion that the chamber is out of spec. I think as much as it stinks to be without it for awhile, you might want to send it back and give the manufacturer a chance to do right by you and fix it. My guess is they'll put a new barrel on it.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Appreciate you watching

[@TARandFEATHERS]

I've got a Rossi .357 lever action that bulges the brass every time. Rossi told me it's fine. Not sure I trust them.

[@c.j.rogers2422]

That's not fine!

[@bayoumike544]

I gave a Rossi a look but I will wait till I get enough dollars, coupons and box tops with that report.

[@TARandFEATHERS]

@@c.j.rogers2422 I'm a newbie to guns, but I didn't think it's normal. It's not a huge bulge, could be missed if not paying attention, but they are bulged. .38 spl seems to be ok with no bulge.

[@brandondavis4306]

@@TARandFEATHERS they are trying to snow job you man I would send it back to be fixed any bulge in a casing is not a good sign. You are only one round away from a major issue, Don't shoot it again until it's fixed.

[@brich1646]

No that's definitely not normal! If your brass is bulging it means the case isn't properly supported in the chamber and could potentially push all the gas that's supposed to go down the barrel back at the shooter. In other words blow up in your face but most guns are built to vent that gas away from the shooter but you never know with cheap guns. Might have skipped drilling those vent holes as a cost saving measure lol. You probably have a head space issue which can be checked pretty easily with field gauges or slugging the barrel with cerosafe. Gun smiths only charge 20 bucks to check it for you in my area of ohio. Anyway hope you see this before you loose a eye!

[@BmoneyHD]

Holy...that is not good. That rifle needs to go back asap. I even went the Rossi's website to look into maybe getting one of these myself because it just looks like a cool little scout style rifle . Glad I saw this video and glad your safe after that. Clench moment for sure.

[@homeinthewhiteoaks]

Gregg Ritz would be well advised to get a new TC Encore in your hands! Settle this debate about what is the best single shot once and for all…

[@jimmyboredom3519]

Get it checked out for sure. I have had bad batches of 8mm mauser soft points split cases every round. But never had a problem with other types of ammo. Maybe weak brass with a loose chamber or some combination

[@Cr0wmagnum]

Most likely, the chamber. I would not be afraid of it blowing up, but I would not shoot it without a sled straps and a long string! Definitely see what customer service says about it.

[@oldnumber5866]

I had brass splitting on me with a Thompson Contender .44 mag barrel. This was with factory ammo. After a little research found that some of the old .44 mag barrels were rechambered to .45 LC but were left marked as .44 mag. This is definitely unsafe.

[@allen_p]

I can't remember a gun-tuber having a consistent issue of split cases like this. That barrel must be out of spec

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I shoot a lot and never happened to me

[@dwaynesmith2]

I’d already purchased this, then watched your video. Had my concerns but gave it a true solid effort. Mine behaves flawless.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

It was the ammo

[@Theblackwolf-v5q]

Man, I feel bad!!! Last week when you asked about new ideas of things to try, I had mentioned the Rossi. That suggestion could have got you hurt. Sorry brother. Looks like we'll all be sticking with the CVA Scout

[@WHOTEEWHO]

😂😂😂

[@boosted2809]

That would be going back to manufacturer brother. The chamber is a little oversized, would be my guess from my experience. Great video as always!

[@justahologram2230]

Im hoping Thompson Center brings back their rifles when they return, ony having CVA and Henry as decent affordable single shots is rough

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I am excited about TC

[@lz3572]

Glad you are OK! Definitely send it back to the manufacturer. It is definitely!!! I guess there is a difference between budget friendly and CHEAP!

[@eltomas3634]

BrazTech Rossi may have some QC issues on that line. Maybe they shipped them to the US and had Boeing ream out the chambers... Either that or the stock channel sitting the barrel is making overpressure problems, that's what I saw on ABC news anyhow.

[@tallboy49]

ABC news would not have some bias would they against guns?

[@ETC_Rohaly_USCG]

😂😂😂 I am glad you are ok, but at 15:08 I also loved the reference to "The Music Man"! 'We got Trouble! Oh we got trouble!' Dang! Now I have to go watch it again! 😂

[@WHOTEEWHO]

😂😂😂

[@benredacted8468]

That sucks, I have a 20+ year old Rossi break action in 243. Accurate as hell. It sucks when companies go in different direction. Kinda feels like consumers are doing the testing for the firearms companies. Been that way for a while in other industries. I guess it finally made it to the one industry that least needs the bad publicity.

[@randlerichardson5826]

Benredacted8468 i have the Rossi single shot 243 to with wood stock and forearm and it shoots great with my reloads now. I’m going to get another barrel for it soon as I can maybe in 25-06. I have a Savage 111 in 25-06 with my reloads is a tack driver at 40 yards I mean a #16 penny nail driver. I’ve drove nails with it myself and I have a witness to.

[@benredacted8468]

@@randlerichardson5826 that's awesome, I got my first buck with that Rossi 243. Then my son got his first deer with it. It loves the 90grn Winchester silver tips. Just a wonderful gun in the timber.

[@krookpd01]

I bought a Rossi .308/20ga,, combo about 20 years ago,,no problems, accuracy is pretty amazing,,,sanded it down, took all the rough edges off ,handles beautiful

[@rodneyshima1375]

Thanks for the heads up, I wonder what the tolerance should be inside that chamber??

[@greasydot]

As a avid benchrest shooter pushing the limits of lapua brass in custom actions on a 6ppc,,, thats why we wear saftey glasses. You only get one pair of eyes brother. That chamber is garbage for sure.

[@allthingsconsidered3211]

i had a primer burst on a 45-70 songle shot and all the powder blew back into my eyes. i always wear eye pro after that

[@northcountryarmsroom6017]

Ammo is not ur issue. If u don't want to send it back to Rossi, then just dispose of it. That doesn't mean sell it.

[@Lukronius]

If you removed everything from “As” to “6ppc,,,”, your comment would be so much more relatable and to the point. You don’t have to humble brag (what it feels like you’re doing) or qualify yourself (definitely happening) and your credentials to have a valid opinion. What you said was absolutely true about eyes & safety glasses, of course! 💪🏻✌🏼

[@greasydot]

@@Lukronius I didn't mean to offend you,, go take you blood pressure medication and soak in a cool bath with Preparation H and sooth you hemorrhoids.

[@BugsISKing]

Interesting how it overrode the extractor. Does the extractor have alot of excessive vertical movement?

[@TexProfVH]

I just sent back a Remington 6.5C that I got at Cabelas. First 2 shots -- Blew case sides out and left me with a migraine from the concussion. Didn't shoot it again. I haven't heard a word from Remington in 6 weeks! (Headspace on fired rounds was huge too.) My face was worth more than shooting it a third time!

[@ExFed2021]

......and now we know why they went bankrupt.....

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Yikes

[@user-jv4ic8rh4d]

​@@WHOTEEWHO i def wouldn't put the can back on it. Unless you like waiting for a new one. Split case is bad head space and can lead to a ka-boom. Probably lucky 350 has low chamber pressures and break barrel not a bolt. But sure wouldn't use it again.

[@wetnewts8164]

Remington is no longer a company. Probably why you can't reach them

[@chuckydubree1925]

I dont know much about chamber issues ,but what you said makes sense ,send it back make them fix it probably a bunch more slipped by also

[@huckleberry4438]

High pressure straight wall cartridges will do that more than people think, but not one after another. I have a BFR in 460 S&M. To help with extration from the single action revolver, the cylinders are a tuch bigger. And once in awhile you'll get a split brass.

[@roaringsteelmedia]

I love good value guns but people need to know these Taurus/Rossi guns are junk. The price makes them so tempting but it's just not worth it. Thank you for this honest review!

[@umbertoharo3841]

Chamber problem for sure.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Gotta be

[@mlamar1980]

I had an older version of rossi break 22:40 action in .243. I didn't have split cases, but it would move the shoulder out so far that I would have to full length size the brass to reload it. It still wouldn't fit in a different .243 even after resizing.

[@joneifer8987]

Looks like a bad chamber. Send it back.

[@cornbreadburgess1950]

Thanks for sharing brother 😁,,looks like that straight wall case doesn't like a taiperd chamber to much space out toward the end of chamber,, I agree with you Hootie.

[@T-riumph955i]

I think I would have tried it with out the shusher to see if that's causing the case splitting maybe it's causing back pressure or tried other ammo to rule out that box of ammo being the problem.

[@novicereloader]

Good opportunity to test the warranty.

[@garyhosier4765]

I wonder if it blew the hammer back when that round split?

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Maybe

[@choccolocco]

First, as someone who has had multiple eye injuries and is blessed to still be able to see, always wear some glasses because you only have two eyes… I’d say hats an over sized chamber, and the splits crossed on the case that allowed it to push forward into the barrel. Send it back or destroy it, whatever you do, don’t sell it to someone else, at least until you get it checked. It could also be the ammo, wouldn’t hurt to send it back to the factory for testing, if you have any left.

[@itsjustjoe3790]

Chambered in 360 Buckhammer? New guy at the plant stamped it wrong?

[@inkiquii]

Thats what i thought.

[@Matt-en1kn]

Possible didn't even think about that

[@randlerichardson5826]

Itsjustjoe3790 I was kinda thinking that to. Poor quality control seems to be one issue at the Rossi plant

[@peternelson5255]

Thanks for your informative formative depiction of a rifle that is probably a piece of you know what

[@rayjones5282]

Slug the barrel and see what size it is. Looks like to me it's chambered wrong.

[@williamhowland1031]

I have a similar Rossi story. Is 22wmr though. Every single round I fired, from the very first one blew the bottom open, tore the cartridge wide open at the base. I sent the rifle back and it came back from the factory exactly the same. Now it sits. I won't use it and would never sell it to another as it is dangerous. I tried ammo from 3 different manufacturers, all the same issue. I'll never buy another Rossi, EVER.

[@bernardmurphy6146]

As a US Army unit armorer for years, I would redline that rifle, don't trust it to send another round and send it back to the factory. I carry a Rossi, as a LEO, we had a lever action Rossi, 357 in our trunk. I love Rossi's. Always had good luck with them . I would also mic the rounds. The rims should never have went that far into the chamber and the smaller hole size is suspect. Makes me think the ammo got crossed up somehow at the factory.

[@gk5891]

@bernardmurphy6146 Traditional Rossi has always been good to me. I have an M68 3" I love. The jury is still out on the new Taurus built product.

[@Timbermonkey360-em4th]

You're right, that is a chamber issue . That's the same results you would get if you fired a 22 LR in a 22 MAG it would split the brass just like that... I'm wondering if the barrel label stamping is wrong because the amo definitely doesn't fit the chamber.. A factory defect, unless someone has fired some over charge loads through it but ,for it to be that bad ,I think they would have had to fire several over charged loads in it to stretch that chamber that much .. I would call factory chamber defect..

[@davemcmullen6682]

Probably is dangerous...only happened to me once..and it blew fragments of brass into my face..

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Yikes

[@frufru0071]

@@WHOTEEWHO YIKES! Personal jinx, HOOT E. HOOOOOOO!

[@jamescooper2618]

First time watching, I love how you call it "deer catching"! It must drive a bunch of people crazy LOL!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

It does! 🤣

[@butchgeagan9768]

Send it back with split cases.

[@davedavis3873]

You are the man who tee who...I enjoy your reviews because you are so down to earth. I know that you and I could be great friends...!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I appreciate you watching

[@jeffingram9499]

If some different ammunition does the same thing you got something wrong Try a different brand brass could be brittle

[@halfcirclehranch6877]

I thought the same thing. It could just be they had a bad run of brass, too hard and brittle. But if he tests other ammo, he'd need to play it safe. Put it in a sled and use a string to pull the trigger for safety. As consistent as the splitting was, should show an issue within the first couple shots.