Rifle/shotgun Action Questions
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 18:23
I'm recovering from minor knee surgery today and researching future projects. One thing I'd like to build is a Rook rifle. A 357 mag necked down to 30 cal seems to be popular and provides cheap, mild loads. One popular approach is to build a barrel stub rifle off a cheap single shot rifle or shotgun. From my limited experience handling them in gun shops, it seems like the Rossi action is smaller than the H&R - which makes the Rossi more appealing to me.
So, I have some questions about the Rossi actions. Is there a difference in the frame size between the 410/22 frames and the other larger shotgun frames ? How do either compare to the rifle frames?
Do the shotgun frames have larger firing pins? H&R shotguns need to have the firing pin holes bushed smaller.
Are the shotgun frames strong enough for pistol-power loads? Or maybe 30/30?
I'm thinking there may be some real deals out there soon with Black Friday coming up. Walmart has 20% off and may have something cheap.
Thanks.
So, I have some questions about the Rossi actions. Is there a difference in the frame size between the 410/22 frames and the other larger shotgun frames ? How do either compare to the rifle frames?
Do the shotgun frames have larger firing pins? H&R shotguns need to have the firing pin holes bushed smaller.
Are the shotgun frames strong enough for pistol-power loads? Or maybe 30/30?
I'm thinking there may be some real deals out there soon with Black Friday coming up. Walmart has 20% off and may have something cheap.
Thanks.