ROSSI R92 Lever Action, 20” barrel in .357mag/.38spl. Cowboy gun, lever gun, range gun

[@aberhan]

Thank you for the review. I bought one of these Two years ago, never shot it until very recently. Reasonably accurate, although for my “older” eyes I plan on replacing the front sight with a red fibre optic. I did have some loading issues but I plan on reducing the magazine tube spring a bit to rectify that issue. Overall, not disappointed for the price.

[@stevenbest1550]

These rifles are bloody great

[@usnchief1339]

I have R92s...love them both. I need one in stainless steel now :). Thanks!

[@redneckedhippy4859]

I've had one of these guns for a decade, put probably a couple hundred rounds through it, still works great as long as it's cleaned and lubed.

[@theoriginalOSOK]

Nice review thanks! I have three of these R92's - all blued. 16", 44 mag, 20", 45 Colt and 24", .357 Mag. I have replaced all of the safeties with buttons (aperture sight on the 44 mag), and all of the plastic mag followers with stainless steel followers. My .357 Mag has a nice Marbles tang sight on it. These are great lever actions for the money - mine are all very good quality and shoot better than me. I tested a Missouri Bullet 240 grain "Keith" bullet coated with the Hightech coating and they shot into one hole at 25 yards. I need to do some more testing at longer ranges... Watching you shoot the Hornady Leverevolution - yeah you have to fully cycle these otherwise, they will jam on you lol - but they are robust and can take the brisk cycling.

[@kentuckyrangetime]

Nice mods! Would love to see a picture of that. Review of the .44mag version of this is in editing. Should be out later this week. 😉👍🏻

[@theoriginalOSOK]

@@kentuckyrangetime I have a channel with some vids of my Rossi's - I look forward to your next vid

[@WV591]

Amazing accurate and sweet, smooth shooting beautiful rifle.especially the 24 inch octagonal barrel. a blind person couldn't miss with this rifle.

[@josh2874]

I'm Blind and can confirm, it's accurate.

[@baddgoat85]

Does Rossi make any with octagon barrels? I thought that was only Henry pretty much.

[@jeffstanfield5070]

I enjoyed the video. I also have a few Rossi's Levers. 454 Casual, two 357's 18" and 20" Barrels, 1895 style in 45/70. All work extremely well and none have the safety in them. All been replaced with a safety plug and or a saddle ring on the 45/70

[@kentuckyrangetime]

Sweet!!

[@mikerequa820]

First time here great video!! I subscribed. Bought a Rossi just like yours about a month ago i truly love it. had a 44 Henry wasn't impressed with it. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy

[@alhemphill8296]

Nice review! Well done.

[@kentuckyrangetime]

@@alhemphill8296 Thanks!

[@tatanleanduck]

I just got mine, and I'm so glad it came with the darker wood. The older models looked orange. It seems the ones out of Bainbridge have this finish, while the ones imported through Miami have the orangey tone. Could be wrong about that.

[@kentuckyrangetime]

Awesome!!

[@stevenbest1550]

Yeah I have one with the Orange wood and one in red, they are both really nice, Rossi has really stepped it up, and they are a great product now.

[@Gyppor]

Rossi has really stepped up their game in terms of wood and finish, I was very impressed with the last one I handled btu obviously there are still some "friday specials". I love rossi 92s (I have 3 of them) but I've always hated the poor QC, I'd see a rifle I wanted in the store and it would turn out to be a turd, poor machining, improperly indexed barrels, sights etc. With the price of components I've been thinking of picking up a .357 exactly like the one you're showing. I shoot my .44 a lot with 215 grain cast bullets at 1,000fps, no reason I couldn't get the same feel with 180 @ 1,200fps, and save on lead and primers. You're not helping my wallet, that's for sure! thanks for the video!

[@jgibbs5118]

I have an R92 357/38 stainless with 20" barrel the only thing I dislike about it is the fact it's stainless, I like my guns blued and wood. Mine like Fiocchi 38sp training loads and I can hit the 100 yd knock over steels every time, it also likes my homebrewed 357 158 grn TC over 12.5 grns of 2400.I swapped the rear sight for a Marbles bullseye since then it'll shoot 4" groups at 100 all day long and no issues when cycling. Since I bought it I don't think I've plinked with my 30/30 since.

[@bobnoon253]

I have an older Inter-arms pre-safety 357mag m92. Lately I have been using the Missouri 158grn RNFP hy-tek coated bullet with 13.5 grn of 2400. These shoot great at 50yrd. Seem to shoot well plinking at rocks on the hill beyond my target also.

[@Go_Away_Leave_Me_Alone]

If you havent, you can get a shorter mag spring that lets you get another couple rounds in. My 20" takes I believe 12+1 357. Helps ease loading pains too.

[@Lowballinoutdoorz]

Sweet lookin rifle!!

[@sirmykal9764]

I have this exact gun and I love it! Paid $200 less than todays prices when I bought it though.

[@kentuckyrangetime]

That’s a really great price then!! What was your barrel twist?? New production rifles have 1/30 but my Hornady list a 20” Rossi with a 1/16 as their test gun.

[@theoriginalOSOK]

Came back to watch! Yes the one thing about these R92's is that they do have some sharp edges... but as you say, you can fix that! Thanks again.

[@russellkeeling4387]

I owned a Rossi 92 Puma model. It was not stainless and it did have a saddle ring. I carried it for years in my ranch truck. It had a name, "Pet". I liked it so much I bought the same rifle but in .44 mag. The two rifles were exactly the same size on the outside so the .44 mag. had a much thinner barrel and after a few shots it would start spreading the pattern until it cooled down. I wore the .357 out enough it would expand cases to much after a couple uses that I sold it and bought a bolt action .357. The .44 mag. I didn't like and sold it to an outfitter as a camp rifle, bear protection. The .357 makes a surprisingly fine small rifle cartridge that never let me down. If it was within 100 yards it was a head shot.

[@kentuckyrangetime]

Having only had this one since December, I’m really liking it too. My only complaint is the bulges in the brass. Did you see my video on the .44mag? I took a doe with it last fall. 120yrd shot. She ran about 30yrds and dropped. The .44 is a beast!! Lol

[@brutalbob3982]

I really like my Rossi rifles, they are all 20" barrels in four calibers. The shoot darn well for the money. Almost as good as my Henry's. Enjoy the heck out of it Matt.

[@kentuckyrangetime]

I am!! 😉

[@gregorybotner7896]

I have the twin brother to yours and am pretty happy with it. Plan on doing some spring upgrades and some polishing on some internal parts to make it a bit smoother.

[@kentuckyrangetime]

@@gregorybotner7896 I’ve got the big brother in .44mag too. They’re both great! 😉👍🏻👊🏻

[@dennisholland2273]

My.r92 w/16" barrel does best with 158gr 357 and 125gr 38 special. The both give me a 1-2" MOA if I take my time

[@kentuckyrangetime]

Nice!!

[@kyle18934]

I just bought a model 92, except it has polymer and has a picatinny ( it was on sale). Im not waiting patiently while it ships lol

[@kentuckyrangetime]

@@kyle18934 lol. Sounds nice. I wondered about running a micro red dot on one of these but I’m without rail. 😢. I have one on my CVA Scout TD single shot .45-70 and love it.

[@bluemouse5039]

13:30 I thought the rifle malfunctioned and fired with out touching the trigger when he worked the lever and I heard that gun shot in the distance

[@l.a.3887]

👍🇺🇸 nice looking rifle

[@shalininaicker]

Over $1000 down here in Australia.

[@kentuckyrangetime]

@@shalininaicker Wow. I thought things were bad here. Lol.

[@AdrianWalsh-es1st]

Nice gun. Good to see lever actions still made, only diwn fault is not good if shooting prone

[@kentuckyrangetime]

@@AdrianWalsh-es1st Very true! Lol

[@dontaskformyname6238]

Any advice on picking a 16" or 20" barrel model?

[@kentuckyrangetime]

It was the round count for me. The magazine tube is the same length as the barrel so you’ll get 8 rounds in the 16” and 10 rounds in the 20”.

[@lynnvandevander262]

I have the 16 inch barrel and I love it! It is very handy and lightweight. Swings on target wonderfully and the 16 inch barrel utilizes the powder burn very efficiently because in those pistol cartridges there isn’t a lot of powder to burn so you don’t need a longer barrel.

[@Cucurú-c9v]

Yep. Too weak a load in a long barrel and the projectile may not come out. Didn't notice it, a follow up shot turns you nice rifle into a carbine. 😇

[@wyateerp1]

I have the Triple Black in .357. Loading issues suck. but it only has around 20 rnds thru it. I did replace the lever spring and ejector springs. Did some polishing inside. still jams and JSP will not even go into the tube. Thats next on the list. Not a happy shooter. $799 + Tax. Lesson learned. Should have purchased a Henry

[@ronnieskaggs8148]

I have a model 92 357 stainless. Had mine polished inside shortened the spring to having 3 inches sticking out when the tube magazine cap is removed. It still has loading issues. But try loading with the ammo pointing towards the bottom of the tube. That seems to help.

[@CampDavid54]

New rifle loading gate syndrome, you see that in a small town

[@kentuckyrangetime]

😂😂👍🏻👊🏻

[@murrayandru7527]

Always carry a range tool box with you, just in case you have feeding issues etc.. I put a laser down the pipe and adjusted my sights one day , hopefully that will be close ??

[@ChaunceyF350]

Was that 50 or 100 yards shooting target?

[@kentuckyrangetime]

100yrds

[@mrkevin02flip]

Question- there seem to be a gap between the lever and the butt stock. Am I seeing that right? It doesn’t fix flush against the butt stock? It’s been a long time since I have had a lever gun, but if I remember right they always set flush. Has this changed?

[@kentuckyrangetime]

@@mrkevin02flip It does t touch on these. I do remember the 30-30 Winchester my dad had did touch but there was a safety button there it depressed.

[@wls64]

The reason you had to feed issues because you cock your rifle to the left every time you cycle the lever. That can happen with any lever gun they even happens on my 30/30 Marlin

[@russellkeeling4387]

I've never considered using .38 Special ammunition in any of my .357's. They just shoot so much differently I decided if I want to shoot .38 Special ammo I'll shoot it in a .38 Special. I can use a much lighter firearm for the .38's.

[@williamcooper2496]

I can't understand why the R92 has a 1:30" RH twist rate...

[@kentuckyrangetime]

It is an odd choice but seems to be the norm for those style rifles. Just have to run light bullets slow or really push the heavier loads to top velocity’s.

[@usnchief1339]

Because Winchester had 1:30 twist for its early 1892 rifles. Maybe it was designed that way to deal with black powder/bullet option issues.

[@tbcoachniblick1208]

Have the Chiappa lever rifle in model 92 357/38. Operates great but does NOT have that worthless P O S cheap azz safety on top of the bolt... the only negative on the Rossi.

[@redbone5363]

Spend a few dollars more and get a Henry.

[@raptorman6589]

No

[@redbone5363]

@@raptorman6589 yes you must

[@kentuckyrangetime]

I’ve had Henry’s. I don’t see they’re worth a few dollars more, especially since they have a shorter magazine tube and less capacity. Capacity in a lever gun is important to me. 😉

[@redbone5363]

@@kentuckyrangetime Have at it bro.

[@clintwoodruff1187]

Buy a microphone !

[@kentuckyrangetime]

lol. See those white things in my ears…? Those are both microphones. At times the wind or fired shots wash out my mic levels but this one’s fine except when the wind is gusting across the microphones.

[@Cuccos19]

There is already 2 diffenet safety on these lever actions, why this idiotic button/lever??? First, do not chamber a cartridge if you are not ready to shoot (for example your gun is on the backseat or in the saddle holster). Second, the half cock position. One more, why???

[@kentuckyrangetime]

I agree completely. Lol From what I can gather, the extra safety is there for the sole reason of meeting the required US firearms import requirements. 😉

[@Cucurú-c9v]

They do have a nifty plug for it. Or even a peep sight. While you older one also order the stainless follower and stainless mag spring.

[@russellkeeling4387]

I cringe every time I see that brass fly.

[@apache1856]

You wasted your money.

[@tbcoachniblick1208]

Not very good... sorry..👎

[@jorgeantoniocruz7416]

Aqui do Brasil entendemos tudo! 😂😂😂

[@lazaruslazuli6130]

Sorry, but between the wind noise and you mumbling, this video is nearly unwatchable.