Can a Rossi R92 45colt handle "ruger only" loads?

TennJed · November 12, 2012, 01:18 AM

I am thinking of getting a Rossi R92 lever action in 45 colt (24" barrel) as a companion to my Ruger revolvers. Will this gun handle a steady diet of "Ruger Only" loads?

RJay · November 12, 2012, 01:31 AM

It should be able to handle " Ruger Only " revolver loads with out any difficulty

Colt46 · November 12, 2012, 11:33 AM

Nearly anyway. They also chamber that action in the .454 Casull. Handloading will give you a lot more flexability with that cartridge.

PetahW · November 12, 2012, 05:26 PM

More than "nearly" - yes.

I've regularly shot/hunted with Cor-Bon high-performance ammo in my Rossi M92, w/o any issues, for over 5 years now.

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jmortimer · November 12, 2012, 07:18 PM

92 will take anything out there

Sarge · November 12, 2012, 07:32 PM

My Rossi handled them fine.

Ozzieman · November 14, 2012, 06:09 PM

Several weeks ago I picked up a Rossi Ranch hand. It’s actually sold as a pistol. Last weekend I took it out for the first time. I shot everything from 44 special to factory 44 mag to some of my Ruger only loads that are top end of the loading chart with H110.
I shot 20 of the Ruger only and although the barrel got hot it worked well. After shooting 200 rounds in one setting I would say that Rossi does make a very good product. My only complaint was the lack of smoothness of the lever action and the fact to get the loading ramp to lift the next round you do have to smack the lever forward to its stop. Being limp wristed will not bring the next round up.
Surprising with the gun held out in front of me I was able to hold 4 inches at 25 yards which is what I consider max range for this gun.
The most impressive thing with this gun is the sound.
Never owned a Rossi before this and never gave them much thought. I like this gun.

gak · November 15, 2012, 10:29 PM

The .454 92s were supposedly "beefed up" a bit but. as others have said, the .45 should be fine with anything. My .44 Mags have handled anything I could come up with.

November 12, 2012, 01:18 AM	#1
TennJed Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2010 Posts: 1,536	Can a Rossi R92 45colt handle "ruger only" loads? I am thinking of getting a Rossi R92 lever action in 45 colt (24" barrel) as a companion to my Ruger revolvers. Will this gun handle a steady diet of "Ruger Only" loads? __________________ Find out just how tall I am By jumping in the middle of a river

November 12, 2012, 01:31 AM	#2
RJay Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,936	It should be able to handle " Ruger Only " revolver loads with out any difficulty __________________ Ron James

November 12, 2012, 11:33 AM	#3
Colt46 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: Campbell Ca Posts: 1,090	'92 actions are bomb proof Nearly anyway. They also chamber that action in the .454 Casull. Handloading will give you a lot more flexability with that cartridge.

November 12, 2012, 07:32 PM	#6
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: MO Posts: 5,457	My Rossi handled them fine. __________________ People were smarter before the Internet, or imbeciles were harder to notice.

November 14, 2012, 06:09 PM	#7
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	Several weeks ago I picked up a Rossi Ranch hand. It’s actually sold as a pistol. Last weekend I took it out for the first time. I shot everything from 44 special to factory 44 mag to some of my Ruger only loads that are top end of the loading chart with H110. I shot 20 of the Ruger only and although the barrel got hot it worked well. After shooting 200 rounds in one setting I would say that Rossi does make a very good product. My only complaint was the lack of smoothness of the lever action and the fact to get the loading ramp to lift the next round you do have to smack the lever forward to its stop. Being limp wristed will not bring the next round up. Surprising with the gun held out in front of me I was able to hold 4 inches at 25 yards which is what I consider max range for this gun. The most impressive thing with this gun is the sound. Never owned a Rossi before this and never gave them much thought. I like this gun. __________________ It was a sad day when I discovered my universal remote control did not in fact control the universe. Did you hear about the latest study.....5 out of 6 liberals say that Russian Roulette is safe.

November 12, 2012, 05:26 PM	#4
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	More than "nearly" - yes. I've regularly shot/hunted with Cor-Bon high-performance ammo in my Rossi M92, w/o any issues, for over 5 years now. .

November 12, 2012, 07:18 PM	#5
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,763	92 will take anything out there

November 15, 2012, 10:29 PM	#8
gak Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2005 Location: Aridzona Posts: 2,767	The .454 92s were supposedly "beefed up" a bit but. as others have said, the .45 should be fine with anything. My .44 Mags have handled anything I could come up with.