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<blockquote data-quote="aviator41" data-source="post: 2818003" data-attributes="member: 30309"><p>The Rossi is going to be OAL sensitive especially in 357. They have a tendency to eject live rounds when cycled quickly or when using shorter rounds. </p><p>I am partial to the Uberti or Winchester 1873's as that's what I compete with. They are both very well put together and finished quite nicely. They are fun to shoot and look great doing it. They are also very accurate and there are lots of aftermarket goodies for them (short stroke kits, sights, lever wraps but covers etc). But they are a throwback to the old 73 design. </p><p>I would put the older Marlins (and the newer cowboy competition) in the same group. Well made and fun to shoot. I feel they lack in the "style" department but that's personal preference.</p><p>I would avoid the Rossi if you can afford one of the other models. </p><p>Uberti also makes a reproduction 1866 brass frame that is just as accurate and very beautiful. I really enjoy shooting the 45 Colt version I have.</p><p></p><p>For rifle caliber, the pre-64 92 is a great choice, the Marlin 336 is nice and, I feel, well built. For a platform for optics, it's hard to beat for the price. </p><p></p><p>I own 4 model 73's in 357 and a 66 in 45 Colt. I wouldn't trade any of them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aviator41, post: 2818003, member: 30309"] The Rossi is going to be OAL sensitive especially in 357. They have a tendency to eject live rounds when cycled quickly or when using shorter rounds. I am partial to the Uberti or Winchester 1873's as that's what I compete with. They are both very well put together and finished quite nicely. They are fun to shoot and look great doing it. They are also very accurate and there are lots of aftermarket goodies for them (short stroke kits, sights, lever wraps but covers etc). But they are a throwback to the old 73 design. I would put the older Marlins (and the newer cowboy competition) in the same group. Well made and fun to shoot. I feel they lack in the "style" department but that's personal preference. I would avoid the Rossi if you can afford one of the other models. Uberti also makes a reproduction 1866 brass frame that is just as accurate and very beautiful. I really enjoy shooting the 45 Colt version I have. For rifle caliber, the pre-64 92 is a great choice, the Marlin 336 is nice and, I feel, well built. For a platform for optics, it's hard to beat for the price. I own 4 model 73's in 357 and a 66 in 45 Colt. I wouldn't trade any of them. [/QUOTE]
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