Newest Rossi
Posted: 26 Nov 2015 07:02
So, went to Cabelas on Tuesday to look at ATV ramps. Of course, had to peruse the gun section and library. Was actually thinking about getting a lightweight, single shot 22 rifle, so was looking primarily at the Savage Rascal. Just something to carry if wandering in the woods. They had the black stock for $180 and the wood stocked one for $219. Liked the wood stocked one, but was going to look around before "pulling the trigger".
Wandered down to the last rack and saw a little 22 pump. Picked it up. It was a blued Rossi 62 SAC. Really good shape. Couple of light scratches on one side of the receiver and some dings in the wood. But, the bluing looked good. Said "Mmmmm!" and left without buying anything.
Got online and did a little research. The majority of reviews were good, saying it was a solid little rifle. This was the "compact" with the 16" barrel. Interarms S,L,LR and no safety. Priced at $249.99. About everything I saw online was $350 and above. Got excited and was back in the store right after they opened. Got 'em to take the lock off so I could get a good look. Took it apart and pulled the inner magazine tube. The little rifle had obviously been shot, but looked like it had been taken care of. Bluing looked 100% on the outside, except where the operating bar rubbed on the receiver. The inner magazine tube had about half the bluing worn off. End of the firing pin was still "sharp" and not worn. Overall, it looked like it had been shot some, but spent more time sitting and waiting to be shot. So, it came home with me.
Had to go to the range yesterday to sight in one of my rifles and took it. Didn't have much time, but put some old Golden Bullets, some Eley Sport and a tube of Mini Mags through it. All did decently at 25 yds, although I do need to drift the sights a hair. All in all a keeper that appears to be able to shoot minute of squirrel at 25 yds. Even with my old eyes and open sights. I will put a dab of white or yellow nail polish on the back of the front sight.
Wandered down to the last rack and saw a little 22 pump. Picked it up. It was a blued Rossi 62 SAC. Really good shape. Couple of light scratches on one side of the receiver and some dings in the wood. But, the bluing looked good. Said "Mmmmm!" and left without buying anything.
Got online and did a little research. The majority of reviews were good, saying it was a solid little rifle. This was the "compact" with the 16" barrel. Interarms S,L,LR and no safety. Priced at $249.99. About everything I saw online was $350 and above. Got excited and was back in the store right after they opened. Got 'em to take the lock off so I could get a good look. Took it apart and pulled the inner magazine tube. The little rifle had obviously been shot, but looked like it had been taken care of. Bluing looked 100% on the outside, except where the operating bar rubbed on the receiver. The inner magazine tube had about half the bluing worn off. End of the firing pin was still "sharp" and not worn. Overall, it looked like it had been shot some, but spent more time sitting and waiting to be shot. So, it came home with me.
Had to go to the range yesterday to sight in one of my rifles and took it. Didn't have much time, but put some old Golden Bullets, some Eley Sport and a tube of Mini Mags through it. All did decently at 25 yds, although I do need to drift the sights a hair. All in all a keeper that appears to be able to shoot minute of squirrel at 25 yds. Even with my old eyes and open sights. I will put a dab of white or yellow nail polish on the back of the front sight.