I will start here with some pics of guns that are likely to be appreciated here, and then get into my real topic..
CZ Bobwhite 12 gauge side by side, and CZ Mallard 12 gauge over/under. 4 barrels, and 4 triggers!
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Ruger Bisley Blackhawk convertible in 45LC/45ACP. One of my absolute favorites.
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Now - on to the levergun! I got this Rossi 1892 rifle to compliment my Ruger a couple years ago. I've shot it just enough to know it hits what I aim it at up to about 50 yards, and haven't shot it much beyond that. I've used standard 45 Colt factory ammo, and some Double Tap +P loads (255gr SWC and 300gr JHP).
Rifle is all stainless, with a 24" octagon barrel, which I love. Reminds me of my old blackpowder days. However, now I'm itching to start upgrading it. I'm likely to do all the NKJ upgrades (safety plug, ejector spring, mag tube follower, watch the DVD, etc.) and also go for a brass bead front sight, and a new flat top rear sight as the factory one is way too loose on it's own.
One thing I've always struggled with on this gun is the wood... it just looks dull and maybe stained. I would greatly like to refinish it. However, this brings me to a crossroads so to speak... do I attempt to refinish the factory stock, or should I just go whole hog and get walnut blanks, fit them and finish them?
For those that have refinished a Rossi stock, how have you done it? Strip the factory finish and then use an oil based finished? Any insight would be helpful in this regard, or to the difficulty in fitting and finishing a brand new set of stock blanks..
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