Can't say as I blame you.........give me a choice between hunting & shooting, handloading ammo, fixing guns and I'll pick hunting & shooting every time.galaxieman wrote:I appreciate the input guys. I don't doubt that this rifle will get straightened out. I just have too many perfectly functioning fun to shoot firearms to spend this much time on this one. It reminds me of a Jennings J-22 in my safe It had the potential to be a fun little plinker but is such a PITA that it never gets taken from the safe. If I had bought this Rossi New it would have went back however many times it took them to get it right.
Another case in point illustration of pricedos Rossi buying rule of thumb:
NEVER BUY ROSSI RIFLES WITHOUT A THOROUGH & COMPREHENSIVE PRE-PURCHASE HANDS-ON INSPECTION especially if they have been pre-owned.
Don't spin the Rossi Roulette Wheel.........check em before you buy em.
If you buy a second hand Rossi it's probably because it was defective and the previous owner was dumping a dud. Satisfied Rossi rifle owners usually don't usually sell the good ones (some are good to go NIB) or the bad ones (if you lose on the spin of the Rossi Roulette Wheel) once they've invested the time, aggravation & sweat fixing them up.
Experience is a dear teacher.