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by Echo154
Sat Apr 19, 2025 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In shipping box and covered in cosmoline
Replies: 10
Views: 3143

Re: In shipping box and covered in cosmoline

Make her yours! Clean her, shoot her and treat her right!
This is MY rifle…there are many like her but this one is MINE! :D

Man am I jealous!
by Echo154
Wed Apr 02, 2025 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP Val Kilmer
Replies: 15
Views: 4299

Re: RIP Val Kilmer

I’m your huckleberry Iceman! RIP!!!
by Echo154
Sat Mar 29, 2025 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ALWAYS wear eye protection…
Replies: 18
Views: 5276

Re: ALWAYS wear eye protection…

A buddy of mine took a 556 round in the arm, we were standing outside the newly built, half million dollar shoot house when 556 Swaged itself through a corner that was only tac welded! It was nasty! I wear shooting glasses when I’m mowing too, used to wear a pair all the time on patrol, had Buddy ge...
by Echo154
Thu Mar 27, 2025 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 45 Colt bore
Replies: 7
Views: 2825

Re: Rossi 45 Colt bore

Thanks Savage!
by Echo154
Wed Mar 26, 2025 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 45 Colt bore
Replies: 7
Views: 2825

Rossi 45 Colt bore

I’m looking to get a ball park bore diameter on the R92 in 45 Colt. I have Colt SAA that has
454 throats and a 4525 bore. Trying to figure out if I want the Rossi as a sidekick!
by Echo154
Tue Mar 25, 2025 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could use some prayers. She is at peace now
Replies: 47
Views: 23461

Re: Could use some prayers. She is at peace now

I have no words that will help with the loss, excepts that my prayers are now for you and yours during the journey ahead!
by Echo154
Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 loading gate
Replies: 3
Views: 1465

Re: Rossi 92 loading gate

Ok I took out the loading gate and slimmed down the “spring area” on the gate I also used some 10,000 grit 3M wet/oil sharpening paper and smoothed off the end of the gate….it fits nicely now. But not much difference in ease of loading. I also used my “Montgomery Wards” brand Dremel tool with a felt...
by Echo154
Tue Mar 18, 2025 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: End of an Era -- Last RAF "Battle of Britain" Pilot Passes
Replies: 7
Views: 1816

Re: End of an Era -- Last RAF "Battle of Britain" Pilot Passes

I met one while I was in Germany. He was rather Kurt(pun intended) until he heard me talk and realized I was an American…..apparently he didn’t care for Germans unless they were former Luftwaffe pilots….mutual respect I suppose….I “ blew the froth off a few” with him,on me of course….neat gentleman…...
by Echo154
Tue Mar 18, 2025 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 loading gate
Replies: 3
Views: 1465

Rossi 92 loading gate

I bought a new Rossi in 44 mag, runs great shoots good too! Upon taking it down to clean it I noted the loading gate itself is too long and doesn’t fully seal the opening. I’m gonna file the spring portion as per Steve’s video but looking for advice on working on the gate end portion.
by Echo154
Mon Mar 17, 2025 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Rossi 92
Replies: 11
Views: 2386

Re: New Rossi 92

Here is a quick pic…..I’ll post some better ones when I strip it down after seasoning the bore!
by Echo154
Mon Mar 17, 2025 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whew- that's a relief!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1817

Re: Whew- that's a relief!!

Never met Parker, but having and loving dogs(both rescues and my working boys) I know the feeling of elation to find out it’s a cyst!
Long life to you and Parker!
by Echo154
Mon Mar 17, 2025 12:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Rossi 92
Replies: 11
Views: 2386

Re: New Rossi 92

Whoooobuddy! Just tried 10 dummy rounds each of RD TLC432-265 FP and Keith 255 grain bullets. Both cycled and ejected without fail! I did have to give the RD a little more roll crimp ( 1/4 turn) to get the to run flawless. Now to play with powders and loads :D
by Echo154
Sun Mar 16, 2025 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Rossi 92
Replies: 11
Views: 2386

Re: New Rossi 92

45-90 just realized what caliber you had…….I always wanted an 86 in 50-90….just because! I’m a big bore fan. I have a 22 rifle pistol combo and 1 9 mm and 1 10 mm, but 4 1911 45s, 1 1911 50 gi, 1 45-70, 1 M1A and a 45-110 sharps :D
by Echo154
Sun Mar 16, 2025 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Rossi 92
Replies: 11
Views: 2386

Re: New Rossi 92

I much agree, you have to make them a pair, I bought the 92 in 44 to match my stainless SW 629! Now I’ll have to look into a blued or case color 92 in 45 colt to go with my Colt SAA! Hard to find the color case and usually they go for more than I want to pay! Momma won’t understand or be happy…….but...
by Echo154
Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Rossi 92
Replies: 11
Views: 2386

Re: New Rossi 92

Redneck, I have shot one, I’m glad it didn’t have a true crescent butt plate :wink: it would make a nice light brush gun in bear country for sure! I’ve got an 1895 SBL in 45-70, but a light 92 would be easier to carry!
by Echo154
Sun Mar 16, 2025 1:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Rossi 92
Replies: 11
Views: 2386

New Rossi 92

Boy Howdy, picked up my new 92, Rossi 44 mag, 20” stainless! She cycles smoother than expected. Took her apart and cleaned her thoroughly. The bolt was fairly good, very minimal machine marks, I smoothed it a little with thousand grit wet sand paper…..thank god I got Steve’s video, took me awhile tr...
by Echo154
Sat Mar 15, 2025 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ported barrels and lead bullets
Replies: 7
Views: 2155

Re: Ported barrels and lead bullets

Don’t have one of those type of cleaners, any tips on what to get and such?
by Echo154
Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We have been having a lot of rats in the wellhouse this winter
Replies: 8
Views: 2349

Re: We have been having a lot of rats in the wellhouse this winter

Ha ha haaaaa ha haaa….didn’t have my glasses on when I looked at the pic the first….thats a classic……shoulda plated of some hollow fill and asked em over for a squirrel dinner! :lol:
by Echo154
Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We have been having a lot of rats in the wellhouse this winter
Replies: 8
Views: 2349

Re: We have been having a lot of rats in the wellhouse this winter

Hmmmm I see a lot of rats in the DC and Chicago areas :D
by Echo154
Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ported barrels and lead bullets
Replies: 7
Views: 2155

Re: Ported barrels and lead bullets

I had a Dan Wesson 44 pistol pac. It had the factory comped bbl and shrouds, it was accurate with jacketed and gas checked lead but with softer lead, it leaded like a forcing cone just at the muzzle past the ports! I think maybe it was from gas cutting at the ports. Of course I was young and dumb….....
by Echo154
Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RL7 powder rumors
Replies: 18
Views: 6625

Re: RL7 powder rumors

Yikes that more than VV powders, guess they weren’t sitting on a stockpile of Reloader 7 :(
by Echo154
Wed Mar 12, 2025 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RL7 powder rumors
Replies: 18
Views: 6625

Re: RL7 powder rumors

I use it in my mid-range 45-70, down to my last pound(3/4lb actually) hope to see it back soon!
by Echo154
Tue Mar 11, 2025 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JOHN TAFFIN
Replies: 32
Views: 11930

Re: JOHN TAFFIN

RIP Brother, you will be missed….but your spirit will live on in our hearts..and your writings 🙏