GratefulShooter has joined the Rossi Riflemen
Posted: 21 Mar 2017 09:57
Hi folks. New member here from Northern Kentucky.
A couple years ago I acquired a SS Rio Grande in 45-70. I'll have to say it's been a labor of love to make it function properly. However, after pulling it apart many times to clear serious jams, polishing internal parts, fixing a hidden dent in the magazine tune, and installing a SS magazine follower, I'm closing in on having gun that functions as it should as long ... as long as I don't baby it. In order to to avoid jams I still have to work the lever like I really mean it.
FYI, I also own a blued JM Marlin in 45-70, and I'll have to admit that the Marlin functions more reliably. However, it's seems a bit bulkier and heavier and I really prefer the look of the full length magazine tube on the Rossi. I'm determined to keep the Rossi and continue working on it until it functions as reliably as the Marlin. Hoping I can pick up some tips here to help me achieve that goal.
A couple years ago I acquired a SS Rio Grande in 45-70. I'll have to say it's been a labor of love to make it function properly. However, after pulling it apart many times to clear serious jams, polishing internal parts, fixing a hidden dent in the magazine tune, and installing a SS magazine follower, I'm closing in on having gun that functions as it should as long ... as long as I don't baby it. In order to to avoid jams I still have to work the lever like I really mean it.
FYI, I also own a blued JM Marlin in 45-70, and I'll have to admit that the Marlin functions more reliably. However, it's seems a bit bulkier and heavier and I really prefer the look of the full length magazine tube on the Rossi. I'm determined to keep the Rossi and continue working on it until it functions as reliably as the Marlin. Hoping I can pick up some tips here to help me achieve that goal.
