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The Rumor...

Post by Vaquero » Wed Mar 05, 2025 3:33 pm

As some have read in the "what have you done at the loading bench" thread. I mentioned the rumor of another mouth to feed shortly, well... it's no longer just a rumor.
It has come into existence. ;)
I have been well pleased with the new Rossi Trapper and decided to adopt another. :o :roll:
This one though is a pistol caliber, oh which one you might ask. :?:
I went with the 357, and the first thing I noticed is that it isn't nearly as butter smooth as the mighty 444 model. Not rough at all, just not as slick, but as much range time as I anticipate with this that should change pretty quick. I'd compare it to the newer Marlins I've tried lately.
The trigger is a different animal also, on the 444 there is a little set notch where the trigger will stay till you add the little extra pressure. This one is just a nice crisp break.

I did walk out back and put a few rounds through it without getting blowed away. :lol: it's quite Breezy out there today.
It holds 8 rds. in the tube, before going out I loade 8 rounds, 2 each of 4 different profiles and it cycled all without a hitch.

Okay, 8 rds. of the 180gr purpose on the plates from 30 to 40 yds. Then loaded 8 of those cheap 158gr hp, and at about 30 yds., and put them on paper.
I'm pleased and say this should be a fun gun for sure.
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Post by Vaquero » Wed Mar 05, 2025 3:43 pm

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One more for good measure. ;) :lol:

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Post by GFK » Wed Mar 05, 2025 4:04 pm

Nice looking rilfes!! I don't know much about reloading. But, it seems like you have a winner! Happy shooting!
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Post by Ernie » Wed Mar 05, 2025 5:43 pm

Looks good. Carbine? Threaded barrel?

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Post by JEBar » Wed Mar 05, 2025 6:25 pm

congrats .... looking forward to your reports as y'all get better acquainted

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Re: The Rumor...

Post by Vaquero » Wed Mar 05, 2025 6:39 pm

Ernie wrote:
Wed Mar 05, 2025 5:43 pm
Looks good. Carbine? Threaded barrel?
Thanks, yes, 16.5" threaded.

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Post by Mags » Wed Mar 05, 2025 7:07 pm

Nice rifle and flag.
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Re: The Rumor...

Post by BigAl52 » Wed Mar 05, 2025 7:25 pm

Nice to see the rumor finally Randy. Im glad the pugnose feed through that trapper model. Looking forward to you doing some more shooting with that nice lookin 357.
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Post by Vaquero » Wed Mar 05, 2025 7:59 pm

Thanks guys, I'm sure this is going to be some serious fun, y'all may get tired of hearing about it... :lol:
Trust me the other one is fun, but in a different way, and this one does pound the doo, out of ya. :roll: :lol: :lol:

Hey Mags, Thanks...the flag it didn't go up today. the 30+mph gusts and all, I spared it a day. ;)

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Re: The Rumor...

Post by rickhem » Thu Mar 06, 2025 10:28 am

Very nice looking rifle!
I have a .357 Henry, so I'm looking forward to hearing your experiences with developing loads for it.
I hope that it shoots as well as your other rifle.

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