Rossi Gallery .22LR Review & Shoot - Pump Action 22

Published on March 13, 2024
Duration: 14:31

This review of the Rossi Gallery .22LR pump-action rifle highlights its suitability for plinking and general shooting. The instructor notes the rifle's decent balance and a trigger with a staged break, estimated around 5 lbs. While the pump action is a bit stiff initially, it's functional. The iron sights, featuring a brass bead front and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, are usable but can be challenging on smaller targets at distance.

Quick Summary

The Rossi Gallery .22LR pump-action rifle features a 15-round capacity and iron sights with a brass bead front. Its trigger has a staged break around 5 lbs, and the painted receiver requires careful handling. The rifle performs adequately for plinking, though precise aiming with iron sights at distance can be challenging.

Chapters

  1. 00:14Introduction: Rossi Gallery .22LR Review
  2. 00:28Rifle Markings and Caliber
  3. 00:45Sights: Semi-Buckhorn Rear, Brass Bead Front
  4. 00:53Receiver Finish and Barrel Band
  5. 01:12Safety and Dovetail Mount
  6. 01:21First Impressions: Balance and Pump Action
  7. 01:41Magazine Capacity and Trigger Feel
  8. 02:05Trigger Break Analysis
  9. 02:45Shooting Test Setup: 25 Yards
  10. 03:10Ammunition Tested: Subsonic and High Velocity
  11. 04:12First Shots: Subsonic Ammunition at 25 Yards
  12. 04:40Initial Impact Point Analysis
  13. 04:52Sight Adjustment: Elevation
  14. 05:39Group Analysis at 25 Yards
  15. 06:03Sight Adjustment: Windage Theory
  16. 06:58Post-Windage Adjustment Accuracy
  17. 07:46Shooting High Velocity Ammunition
  18. 08:23Steel Spinner Targets at 25 Yards
  19. 09:11Centerfire Target at 50 Yards
  20. 09:35Targets at 50 Yards
  21. 10:47Challenges with Iron Sights at Distance
  22. 11:12Shooting at 75 and 100 Yards
  23. 12:46100 Yard Accuracy and Sight Adjustment
  24. 13:09Final Thoughts and Overall Impression
  25. 13:36Pump Action and Trigger Revisited
  26. 14:01Balance and Handling
  27. 14:10Recommendation and Future Collection Plans
  28. 14:13Products Used and Links
  29. 14:22Acknowledgements

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Rossi Gallery .22LR rifle?

The Rossi Gallery .22LR features a painted receiver with an 'orange peel' texture, a 15-round magazine capacity, and iron sights including a semi-buckhorn rear and a brass bead front. It also has a safety lever and a dovetail mount for optics.

How is the trigger on the Rossi Gallery .22LR?

The trigger has a noticeable amount of take-up and a staged break, which can be 'staged' by the shooter for a cleaner release. It's estimated to be around 5 lbs and is not gritty.

What is the performance of the Rossi Gallery .22LR with iron sights?

The iron sights are functional for plinking and general shooting. The brass bead front sight can be challenging for precise aiming at distance, especially when it covers the target. Sight adjustments for both elevation and windage are necessary for accuracy.

What ammunition was tested in the Rossi Gallery .22LR review?

The review tested Foke .22LR subsonic hollow point ammunition and Armscor .22LR high-velocity hollow point ammunition. Both types of ammunition fed reliably without jams.

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