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by Dawg
Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: problems with 357 Rossi 92
Replies: 11
Views: 1603

Re: problems with 357 Rossi 92

I bought Steve's DVD kit to make it race ready. I am not a gunsmith, However after watching the DVD, I felt like none of the alterations would help with feeding issues. Am I wrong about that? Yes...the single best modification to improve feeding in a Rossi is replacing the stock ejector spring with...
by Dawg
Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cleaning Henry .22 from muzzle
Replies: 23
Views: 2700

Re: Cleaning Henry .22 from muzzle

If you're going to shoot leverguns, you're going to do the vast majority of your cleaning from the muzzle end. I have leverguns I've been cleaning that way for almost 50 years. If done carefully & gently, I see no need to worry at all. I've never seen the slightest "rod wear" or fall-...
by Dawg
Wed Feb 13, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 .38/.357 Feeding Problem
Replies: 22
Views: 13824

Re: Rossi 92 .38/.357 Feeding Problem

Sounds like the OP's gun is just about the same way mine was when I first got it. It would feed and shoot .38's perfectly, but .357's would hang up on the top edge of the chamber entrance. I found the simplest solution was factory ammo that utilized 158gr semi jacketed soft points that worked the ab...
by Dawg
Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GAT Guns, West Dundee, Il
Replies: 6
Views: 1360

Re: GAT Guns, West Dundee, Il

I'm in Chicago area on business. Went to Cabelas. Very few used guns available. Two months ago I was there and they had 8-10 racks of used rifles. Now only 4 and not completely filled. Then I went to GAT Guns in West Dundee..............Holy "Blank" Batman! What a selection of firearms. A...
by Dawg
Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GAT Guns, West Dundee, Il
Replies: 6
Views: 1360

Re: GAT Guns, West Dundee, Il

A place like that does not come to mind when someone mentions "Chicago". Maybe they are hoping to generate some business when Illinois becomes a CCW state soon? Kevin Yeah, like I'm gonna hold my breath for that. :x If I ever get up north I'll stop at Gat Guns. Hear about them, but never ...
by Dawg
Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bino's and eyeglasses
Replies: 31
Views: 2149

Re: Bino's and eyeglasses

Like Shasta, I wear glasses, and I grew tired of lesser quality binoculars that did not give me a full field of view. So a few years ago I bought a pair of Leica 10 x 42 binoculars. What a revelation! They are truly a prize, providing crisp, bright and clear images all the way to the edges with no ...
by Dawg
Sat May 19, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just got a new Rossi .357 20" lever rifle from Buds Guns...
Replies: 32
Views: 6311

Re: Just got a new Rossi .357 20" lever rifle from Buds Guns...

The two "Must Do" mods to make, are the Ejector spring and the follower. And of couse get Steves DVD so you know how to take it apart to do the ejector spring. Those are the two biggies. You dont need to mess with anything else. But, the ejector spring that Steve sells, is without a doubt ...
by Dawg
Fri May 04, 2012 12:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anybody care why I don't post much anymore?
Replies: 71
Views: 8958

Re: Does anybody care why I don't post much anymore?

Joe, being from Illinois, and having just turned 60 last Friday, I can empathize on what you are saying. I am about 40 miles west of Chicago, and the only ranges around here charge $20 per hour, and $20 per hour and a half. There is a shooting club about 30 miles west from here that is outdoors, but...
by Dawg
Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The New 10-22 Takedown
Replies: 35
Views: 4109

Re: The New 10-22 Takedown

AJMD429 wrote:
Dawg wrote:25 round group at 25 yards....
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Accurate little gun, and good shootin'...

One question though - did you have to hold the gun upside down to get that group... :wink:
Nah, but I did hold the camera upside down though. :mrgreen:
by Dawg
Sat Apr 14, 2012 1:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The New 10-22 Takedown
Replies: 35
Views: 4109

Re: The New 10-22 Takedown

Mine......

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25 round group at 25 yards....

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by Dawg
Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boise Id. Cabelas to close Elmer Kieth Display??
Replies: 15
Views: 2904

Re: Boise Id. Cabelas to close Elmer Kieth Display??

This is not isolated by any stretch. Cabelas in Hoffman Estates Illinois, had a full second floor and it had an absolutely amazing display of African game mounts in beautiful diaramas, and they closed off the entire floor and consolidated all the retail space onto one floor. Why? Because other than ...
by Dawg
Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone Make Fiber Optic Sight Sets For Rossi 92's?
Replies: 8
Views: 9053

Re: Anyone Make Fiber Optic Sight Sets For Rossi 92's?

Thanks for the suggestions. Some good info. I have since found out that Skinner is now offering a Peep sight specifically for the Rossi 92's that mounts in the rear dovetail. Might be the thing to use with the front that AMJD429 posted. The point about the eye centering the front sight when using a ...
by Dawg
Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone Make Fiber Optic Sight Sets For Rossi 92's?
Replies: 8
Views: 9053

Anyone Make Fiber Optic Sight Sets For Rossi 92's?

Eyes are getting old and tired. Sure would like a nice fiber optic set for my Rossi.
by Dawg
Tue Mar 06, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking
Replies: 22
Views: 8164

Re: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking

Quote; I was thinking about the FTX bullets.....I bought a couple of boxes of Critical Defense rounds, and the hollow points are pointy enough they fit nicely in the primers of the rounds in front. I didnt want to chance it, so I used them in my revolver. Well Hornady claims they are made specificl...
by Dawg
Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking
Replies: 22
Views: 8164

Re: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking

They had the Hornady "leverevolution" ammo there in stock and I may go back and buy some later. Their all kind of pricey to shoot at a target just for fun. Hunting or self defence is a different story. The Hornady, XTP full metal jacket hollow point ammo cannot chain fire, any more than a...
by Dawg
Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking
Replies: 22
Views: 8164

Re: Feeding a Rossi model 92 or any other lever without choking

OK, so I went to my favorite local gun shop this morning and tried every kind of 357 Magnum cartridge that they had in stock........................................................................NOT! Well they would have let me but that might have been pushing it just a bit, but I did look it all ...
by Dawg
Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cold Weather Boots - A lesson from the pros!
Replies: 36
Views: 4897

Re: Cold Weather Boots - A lesson from the pros!

This is what I use...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL_svz99Kok Bought the first pair around 1973, and just replaced them two years ago. Back in 1984 while deer hunting in the U.P. of Michigan in the swamps, I stepped onto thin ice, and both feet sank deep enough that water went over the tops of...
by Dawg
Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Thanks Giving
Replies: 24
Views: 2334

Re: Happy Thanks Giving

Happy Thanksgiving to all.
by Dawg
Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--Kel Tec guns--reliable?
Replies: 17
Views: 2599

Re: OT--Kel Tec guns--reliable?

They fill a niche, that much is certain. They have some very interesting designs. I have a Sub2000 in 9mm, and from my experience, the gun has not had a single failure to feed, fire or extract rounds. There are shortcomings in the design though. The front sight is horrendous, and they have a habit o...
by Dawg
Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Come on home buddy, if you can
Replies: 8
Views: 1423

Re: OT- Come on home buddy, if you can

Thats a great pair you have there.....I sure hope Thomas shows back up soon. I am a critter person myself, and I would be beside myself if one of mine turned up missing. Prayers out for a safe return.
by Dawg
Tue Sep 06, 2011 5:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On - T - Rossi / Interarms 44 mag- update
Replies: 19
Views: 4070

Re: On - T - Rossi / Interarms 44 mag

Thanks for a great historical summary on the Rossi's Steve. All I know, is that I cherish my Rossi 92, especially after giving it the once over with Steve's instructions from his DVD, and replacing the horrid stock ejector spring, magazine follower and safety with parts that Steve offers on his webs...
by Dawg
Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sadness, Joy, Aggrav., The 32 S&W, All In 4 Days--Pic Heavy
Replies: 24
Views: 3231

Re: Sadness, Joy, Aggrav., The 32 S&W, All In 4 Days--Pic Heavy

Sorry for the loss of Spike, Sixgun. He looked like a handsome little guy. I have a Papillion, and there is a little brown Yorkie on our walk route that my little guy is buddies with. I have a friend who is a retired county Sheriffs Deputy that lives on Bull Shoals lake in Arkansas, and he has a 50 ...
by Dawg
Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin Remington?
Replies: 5
Views: 2028

Re: Marlin Remington?

Sadly the new guns coming out of Ilion are pretty pathetic. I got to handle a few a couple of weeks ago, and the levers were very hard to operate.

I was thinking about posting my 1894CS that dates from 1989 for sale, but I am having second thoughts.
by Dawg
Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894C / CS
Replies: 1
Views: 647

Marlin 1894C / CS

There are two different types of carriers for these guns (New style and Old style), will either work in the C / CS model variations? Anyone know the cutoff for the old style and when the new style took over date wise? I have an 1894CS that was mfg in 1989, and was thinking about getting an extra car...
by Dawg
Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recommended Ammo For Rossi 92
Replies: 13
Views: 8832

Re: Recommended Ammo For Rossi 92

Any advice for brands or bullet types that are best suited to use in the Rossi model 92 .357 lever guns? What are you wanting to use it for? Your question is just a tad too open-ended. For shooting.... :mrgreen: :D I was looking for what functions best, and most importantly with a keen eye towards ...
by Dawg
Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recommended Ammo For Rossi 92
Replies: 13
Views: 8832

Recommended Ammo For Rossi 92

Any advice for brands or bullet types that are best suited to use in the Rossi model 92 .357 lever guns?
by Dawg
Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Guide Screw
Replies: 10
Views: 2068

Re: Rossi Guide Screw

Thanks, guys, for the info. This might turn out to be a false alarm--or maybe not. After posting, I did what I should've done in the first place, & called Rossi . They're sending me a replacement screw which should be here in a week or two. What phone number did you have for " Rossi "...
by Dawg
Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buried my dog this morning.
Replies: 47
Views: 7314

Re: Buried my dog this morning.

I am so very sorry for your loss.......sadly Gods Angels dont seem to stay with us long enough.
by Dawg
Sun Mar 27, 2011 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did Steve Youngs Mods To My Rossi
Replies: 12
Views: 2211

Re: Did Steve Youngs Mods To My Rossi

AJMD429 wrote: What is the Rossi website or whatever that you ordered that base from...?[/size]

http://www.rossiusa.com/accessories-scope.cfm
by Dawg
Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did Steve Youngs Mods To My Rossi
Replies: 12
Views: 2211

Re: Did Steve Youngs Mods To My Rossi

Thanks for the post Dawg. Its good to hear that Steve's DVD worked so well for you. I'm looking forward to going through much the same as soon as Rossi sends a new shipment this way. Sorry to hear about the peep. My leanings were toward the peep, although I might even try Taurus' tang mount. Let us...
by Dawg
Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did Steve Youngs Mods To My Rossi
Replies: 12
Views: 2211

Re: Did Steve Youngs Mods To My Rossi

Dawg, Welcome, congratulations on your 92. Steve is the man. I cannot, however, let the highlighted portion go, without a comment on safety: I went to my local range today and picked up a bunch of S&B FMJ .38's and '357's and it works great with both. The .38's shoot a little lower, but they sh...
by Dawg
Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did Steve Youngs Mods To My Rossi
Replies: 12
Views: 2211

Re: Did Steve Youngs Mods To My Rossi

Thanks for the post Dawg. Its good to hear that Steve's DVD worked so well for you. I'm looking forward to going through much the same as soon as Rossi sends a new shipment this way. Sorry to hear about the peep. My leanings were toward the peep, although I might even try Taurus' tang mount. Let us...
by Dawg
Thu Mar 24, 2011 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did Steve Youngs Mods To My Rossi
Replies: 12
Views: 2211

Did Steve Youngs Mods To My Rossi

I bought his DVD and the Mag follower and ejector spring. I spent a couple of hours yesterday tweaking my 38/.357 based on Steve's teachings from his excellent DVD. I could not believe how much difference his ejector spring made compared to the stock spring. I found that Rossi has thinned down the s...
by Dawg
Thu Mar 24, 2011 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Friends of Tia
Replies: 38
Views: 5739

Re: Friends of Tia

We had multiple dogs in the past, but they are all gone now, and being that the wife and I are getting older, we thought a small dog would be better for us. That was a mistake, this little guy is a bundle of energy.

Barky is his name.
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by Dawg
Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT..Best Vehicle you ever had....and gas prices
Replies: 70
Views: 10065

Re: OT..Best Vehicle you ever had....and gas prices

My favorite was a 2004 Mustang Mach1. I kept it for three years and sold it. It was a garage queen, and just didnt seem too practical......not my house.
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by Dawg
Tue Mar 15, 2011 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Want To Say Thanks And Hello
Replies: 20
Views: 3087

Want To Say Thanks And Hello

Thanks to Hobie for activating my membership, and hello to all the members. I am not a competitive shooter, but I sure do enjoy Cowboy guns......as well as just about any firearms. :)

I look forward to learning from everyone here.

Mike