Rossi in Arizona

[PrincipalDiesel]

I just picked up my new Rio Grande this afternoon! I am pleased so far. I will spend tomorrow cleaning and lubing the gun. I have not fired it yet. I have been impressed by the fit and finish of this work rife. I have found one approximately 3 mm round puncture on the stock, and one 6 mm circle of blue discolor/blemish on the top of the barrel. The action cycles with ease and the loading gate feels easier than others described in other posts. For the price I can not complain. This gun will be used for elk down in heavy brush and salt cedar in the river bottoms of Northeastern Arizona. I am open to all suggestions and recommendations.

[Conman]

Welcome and please keep the forum up to date on the range report. Pictures are always welcome.

[Ranch Dog]

This gun will be used for elk down in heavy brush and salt cedar in the river bottoms of Northeastern Arizona. I am open to all suggestions and recommendations.

Welcome to forum! Is your rifle a 45-70 Govt?

[akuser47]

Welcome

[PrincipalDiesel]

Yes, my Rio is a 45 70 Govt.

[Ranch Dog]

You are in a dry climate but with the rifle cleaned up, need something to protect the thin finish on the wood. Rossi uses a water based stain with no sealer. At a minimum, a good coat of wood wax or apply something like a Tru-Oil finish.

You didn't say if you are a reloader but for large big game, heavy cast bullets is the way to go!

[Tuco Ramirez]

Yes, my Rio is a 45 70 Govt.

Welcome to the family...... If you like recoil like I do the 45-70 is one heck of a caliber..