Rossi R92 Lever-Action Rifle in .45 Colt

Published on March 23, 2024
Duration: 9:22

This video provides an unboxing and initial review of the Rossi R92 lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt. The presenter highlights the rifle's aesthetics, including its red cherry stain wood furniture and brass bead front sight. Initial shooting impressions at 20 and 50 yards indicate the sights are well-regulated and the rifle is capable of hitting steel targets.

Quick Summary

The Rossi R92 lever-action rifle in .45 Colt features a 20-inch barrel, 10-round capacity, and Buckhorn sights. The reviewer found the action to be stiff but smooth, and the rifle demonstrated good practical accuracy at 20 and 50 yards, hitting steel targets offhand.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction & Unboxing
  2. 00:32Opening the Box
  3. 01:32First Look at the Rifle
  4. 01:59Sights and Action
  5. 02:36Safety Features
  6. 03:20Stock Wobble Observation
  7. 03:39Loading Ammunition
  8. 04:45First Shots at 20 Yards
  9. 05:49Shooting at 50 Yards
  10. 06:46Slow Motion Shooting
  11. 08:12Final Review and Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Rossi R92 rifle in .45 Colt?

The Rossi R92 in .45 Colt features a 20-inch barrel, a 10-round capacity, Buckhorn sights with a brass bead front sight, and a red cherry stain wood finish. It also includes both a manual safety and a half-cock safety.

How does the action on the Rossi R92 .45 Colt rifle feel?

The reviewer describes the lever action as stiff but smooth. While not the absolute smoothest action they've encountered, it is functional and not considered bad for the rifle's price point.

What ammunition was used for testing the Rossi R92 .45 Colt?

The reviewer used HSM Cowboy Action ammunition, specifically featuring 250-grain round nose flat point bullets, for testing the Rossi R92 rifle. The ammunition loaded into the rifle's loading gate with minor hangups.

What was the accuracy performance of the Rossi R92 .45 Colt at different distances?

At approximately 20 yards, the sights were found to be well-regulated. At 50 yards, shooting offhand, the rifle was capable of hitting a steel plate, indicating good practical accuracy for casual shooting.

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