Rossi Rifleman

New R92 owner here in need of some help. I have one of the new rifles with a peep/brass bead and rail already installed from the factory. I haven't shot a rifle in many years and apparently my eyes are not what they were so am looking for some low 2/3x cost efficient magnification for 100 yards tops, cost efficient being the operative words.
Thoughts on a used scout scope (Leupold/Burris) vs a 2x red dot if there is such an animal at a decent price? I think a red dot with a riser would let me co witness the iron sights as well if I am reading correctly.

thanks,
Kevin

TruGlo makes a 2x red dot. I have 2 one o a Marlin 336 in 38/55 and the other on a Henry BBS in 44 mag. Around here they are under $100 and they have good clear glass.

Make smoke,

I like my LER 4X Weaver Scout Scope that RD recommended several years ago. That mounted on a NOE rail took care of my needs on a 44 mag R92.


jd


edit to add .... they are now out of production, I think, so you may get lucky and find one at a real reduced price as "new old stock"

mr surveyor wrote:I like my LER 4X Weaver Scout Scope that RD recommended several years ago. That mounted on a NOE rail took care of my needs on a 44 mag R92.


jd


edit to add .... they are now out of production, I think, so you may get lucky and find one at a real reduced price as "new old stock"

Pretty much snapped up a year or two ago on the NOS market when they were discounted.

I’ll do a Plus 1 on the TruGlo. I got mine for a screaming deal. If you look around, you might find a new one for less than $50, or a lightly used one for even less. One just sold on EBay, but they don’t reveal a sale price to non-bidders. I believe the identical optic is made under the Barska nameplate. I’d be willing to pay more for a bit better quality, but nobody else makes an unlimited eye relief magnified red dot.

My alternate optic is a Swift 2X20 LER, a clone of the Leupold M8. The old M8s are very nice, but very pricey. Swift scopes aren’t very common, but good quality and reasonably priced.

https://www.dvor.com/truglo-tg8030b-tra ... 2022-04-04

Great information here, thanks!
The used LER scope market is confusing on the ebay but I have a few i'm watching. There is a Burris 2 3/4,
https://www.ebay.com/itm/284733370832

a Vortex 2x7 32
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325123590997

and a Leupold m8 2x
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165409807779

And I did not know about the truglo, that sounds just about right with small foorprint, unlimited eye relief and the good price so I will definitely look into that!

I looked while I was at Cabelas today and the are $89.95 at my local.

Make smoke,

Thank you, I ordered a truglo red dot. I think I have the right one (TG8030B2) and I ordered direct from their awful web page with a 10% off coupon for 60 bucks. I will update this when it arrives.

Also, any recommendations for a fiber optic front sight?

I have had both, Burris trs-25 red dot, and Burris scout scope on my .44 mag 92. I prefer the scout scope, especially beyond 50 yards. At 74 yrs of age the magnification helps a lot.

would like to see this Truglo mounted on a Rossi. I would like to try this as well. Anyone got any pics?

Thanks