Why do I do these things???

[Capt. Augustus]

In the last year for some unknown reason I have developed a strong desire to work on Rossi`s. It started with a 92 from Intrarms in .44 mag. I spent months getting it to be usable.

Then I decided to get a JW carbine. So I got a Puma 92 with 16 inch barrel and put a large loop lever on it. Then I decided to get it to feed .45 Schofields, no small feat.  After several months I had it working.

Now I`ve picked up two Rossi`s. Both of them stainless, one an Intrarms 92 in .45 that looks like it was just made, and a Rio Grande .30/30.

I am working on the Rio and starting to develop a load at the same time. I have 2 loads that will chamber and eject, but they will not feed through the loading gate that must be made with a truck spring. The rounds just don`t go in their full lenght. They are within spec, so if anyone has any clues I would appreciate them

[Abilene]

Howdy Capt.,
How much do the rounds lack in getting them all the way in?  I worked on a rifle once, can't recall if it was a '92 or not, but even with the loading gate pushed all the way inward, the rim was catching on the receiver at the front of the loading gate port.  Had to radius the inside edge of that cutout just a tad with a file to allow the rim to clear it.

[Capt. Augustus]

Well today is better.  The 150 gr load slips in, but the 170 gr requires a lot of effort.  I think it is what I call micro burrs from manufacturing, just needs to be smoothen up.  It is a copy of the Marlin 336, with a lot slimmer forearm.  Looking at the lever, it could develop the Marlin jam if I don't take care of it. 

[Steel Horse Bailey]

Re: "Re: Why do I do these things?"


Because you can, and it can be challengingly fun!




Yes, as of now, challenginly IS a new word!