OT- My Rossi SS Almost Reborn (Thanks Scott!)

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OT- My Rossi SS Almost Reborn (Thanks Scott!)

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One of my most used rifles the past few years has been my Rossi R357S stainless steel single shot in 357 mag and has accounted for most game collected in recent memory. Even though lightweight (4lbs.) it's 23" barrel made her a tad unweildy in the brush.
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As his contribution to the Texas Safari Scott aka salvo offered to cut to 16.25" and crown the barrel, and also cut a dovetail for a new front sight. I must say he has done a BEAUTIFUL job!
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I plan on adding a Williams peep, and stripping black paint off stock and staining her a "Winchester" red. I shall post pics when complete.
Thanks you Scott (salvo) for the beautiful work, and making this upcoming trip even more memorable.
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Post by Bigahh »

Ji,

That rifle has got to be an absolute "Treat" to carry around, and fun to shoot too. Would like to see one just like it in my safe!
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Post by Andrew »

It looks good Ji. I had seen your little Rossi before but didn't know it was a painted stock, I just figured it was synthetic when I saw the black.

Oh well, you know what happens when people assume.... :P
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Interesting variation you have created.
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Looks awesome Ji!!! :D
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Nice! :D

I never considered a single shot .357 for anything before...sounds like I might need to get a barrel and carbine stock for my TC after all! :twisted:
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NEAT!
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Ji, I'm glad you like the pictures & work, I can't wait to see the shortened barrel mounted on the receiver.
If the Post Office does as good of job getting the barrel to me, you should have it around Monday I would guess.
Hope you have a great hunt and I'm glad I could pitch in a little bit.
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Very cool, nice job all around. Jim
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Very nice

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There is a lot to be said for a single shot .357 with a pistol in the same caliber.
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Post by 2ndovc »

What a perfect camping, trail, everything gun!

Now I want one. I've been looking at the ones that Gander Mountain have in 7.62x39. Might have to go get one now!!


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Post by cutter »

A lot of those little rifles have beutiful wood underneath the paint, as do the H&R Handirifles. I have a newer H&R 12ga that was pinted camo, the wood underneath had a lot of 'curl' to it.

Sweet rifle, by the way.
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Post by Tristan »

Ji, that's a sweet looking little rifle. That'll be a joy to tote in the woods... Do you reload for it?

- Tristan
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That's gonna be a cool little rifle.
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Tristan wrote:Ji, that's a sweet looking little rifle. That'll be a joy to tote in the woods... Do you reload for it?

- Tristan
So far no, though I have reloaded 357 mag and have all the components, a few years back I inherited from a closing indoor range several hundred rounds of 357 mag, and several thousand rounds 38 Special ammo both in nickel cases and both 158 grain copper wash SWC. I bought this rifle to help burn up the ammo (wife says "why didn't you just sell the ammo?" hate it when she's logical). I have several hundred semi jacketed 160 grain SPEER SWCs as well as some 180 cast SWCs to reload but just too busy at the moment but surely will work up loads for Texas Safari.
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