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The Rossi revolution of firearm design and manufacture started with the founding of the company in 1889 by Amadeo Rossi. Over the past 120 years, the tradition of innovation grew along with the company and the Rossi family. The Rossi name represents a piece of firearm history and a tradition of excellence. Rossi is the industry-leading manufacturer of single-shot, matched pairs, muzzleloaders, rifles and shotguns. Today, a Rossi firearm still features the same dedication and innovation in every firearm. Rossi looks forward to providing you with the next generation of great firearms.
Free One-year NRA Junior Membership with the purchase of any Rossi Youth Model. See us at www.rossiusa.com for details.
President's Letter
As you take time to review the 2013 Rossi firearms catalog, I invite you to meet our family of products. . While turning each page, your journey will reveal firearms in our line that, for over a century, have created a . profound impact on hunters and shooters of all ages. A company whose rich heritage has placed food in the freezer from days in the field. Creating smiles on faces of both young and old from their time spent shooting at the range or just simply plinking with friends. Today, Rossi is still providing fun and affordable opportunity for friends and families to share in an iconic, . American tradition. As we move into the next 100 years, we look forward to having you become part of our Rossi . family and share your shooting and hunting experience with all of us.
RANCH HAND
Mark Kresser
TA B L E O F C O NT E NTS
RANCH HAND................................................................. 3 RIO GRANDE................................................................... 4-5 R92 EL JEFE - OCTAGON BARREL........................... 6 R92 EL JEFE - ROUND BARREL. ............................... 7 ROSSI W. .......................................................................... 8-10 MATCHED PAIR PISTOL. ............................................ 11 MATCHED PAIR............................................................. 12-13 TRIFECTA. ........................................................................ 14 PICK 4................................................................................ 15
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LEVER ACTIONS
R92-56001
R92 EL JEFE
R92 EL JEFE
R92-55011
T H E L EGEN D RE T U RNS
The Rossi R92 lever action rifles take you back to days gone by. Built on the tough and quick Model 92 action, these beauties come in the most popular calibers: .38/.357 Mag., .44 Mag. and .45 Colt. They also come in two octagonal barrel lengths24 and 20. The rifles come in a variety of finish combinationsBlue, Blue/Case Hardened, Blue/ Brass, and Stainless. All R92 models have an authentic curved butt plate in a finish that matches the receiver of the rifle.
octagon barrel
The Rossi R92 El Jefe Round Barrel delivers shorter, lighter versions of their big brothers with 16 or 20 carbine models. Available in .38/.357, .44 Mag., .45 Colt and .454 Casull. The R92 Round Barrel comes in two finish optionsBlue and Stainless. All R92 Round Barrel models feature crescent butt plates and an extended front sight. For brush hunting and wilderness packing, Rossi R92 carbine .454 Casull features optional magazine-tube loading and recoil absorbing butt pad.
Round Barrel
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ROSSI W
MUZZLELOADERS
RIFLES
T H E ON E R I FLE T H AT D O E S IT ALL
The Rossi Ws revolutionary stock design allows you to shoot with every popular caliber imaginable, plus all shotguns, two muzzleloaders, .22 Rimfire and .22 Rimfire Magnum. Simply choose which barrels you want and youre ready to go. The Rossi Ws ingenious design allows you to transfer any barrel quickly and easily. Its like having 23 rifles and shotguns in one! The W is the year round system for every hunting and shooting applicationtruly a gun for all seasons. Youth-Size W Rifles available in chamberings of .223 Rem, .243 Win, or .308 Win. Also available in attractive hardwood or camouflage.
ROSSI INTERCHANGEABLE BARREL SYSTEM Change barrels quickly. No tools needed.
.45 MZL*
.50 MZL*
SHOTGUNS
ROSSI W FEATURES:
23 Caliber Options Including Shotguns, Muzzleloaders and Rimfire Barrels Change Quickly with One Screw, In One Minute and No Tools! Single Shot Simplicity Attractive Hardwood Stock w/ Carbon Steel Barrel & Receiver Scope Mount Base and Hammer Extension Available in Blue Finish Transfer Bar, Manual Safety & Taurus Security System
Uniquely contoured monte carlo stock Beautiful, functional design with curved cheek rest.
.30-06 SPRG
.308 WIN
.44 MAG
7.62X39
12 GAUGE SLUG
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P4102211BS
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WR243NKL
The Matched Pair Pistol fires your choice of .45 Colt or .410 GA. 2.5-inch shotshells, and then easily transforms into a .22 LR. Now you can do even more than you ever could with a conventional handgun: hog hunting, skeet shooting, home defense, personal protection, target practice and plinking.
removable choke
Cushioned grip
Reduces felt recoil.
Manual safety
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MATCHED PAIR
MATCHED PAIR
ONE S CR E W, O NE M I NU T E , NO TOOLS
The Rossi Matched Pair has set the standard for 2-barrel guns. This combination long gun package is unequaled, giving you a highly reliable rifle, which quickly swaps barrels to become your favorite shotgun. This makes the Matched Pair the perfect gun for hunting or a fun day on the range. All Centerfire models come standard with scope mount base and removable cheekpiece. Full-sized models are available in 4 different chamberings of rimfire/shotguns and 10 different chamberings of centerfire/shotguns.
NO BO RE DO M HE RE
North american hunting club
Seal of Approval.
Having been recognized as one of the best youth-size guns, we start with one of our popular youth-sized single-shot rifles, then hand-fit a custom shotgun barrel to create the Youth Size Matched Pair. All Centerfire youth models come standard with scope mount base, hammer extension and removable cheekpiece. Models are available in 3 different chamberings of rimfire/shotguns and 4 different chamberings of centerfire/shotguns.
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TRIFECTA
PICK 4
T H R EE GUNS I N O NE
The Trifecta three-barrel youth gun is an extremely versatile shooting system that combines the three best selling calibers in the Rossi line. The set includes either a .243 Win. or 44 Mag. barrel with fiber optic sights, .22 Long Rifle barrel with adjustable fiber optic sights and 20-gauge shotgun barrel with brass bead front sight. The set also includes a black synthetic stock, or hi-def green stock with scope mount base, hammer extension and removable cheekpiece that allows the gun to be adjusted for proper fit with the various barrels.
The Pick 4 includes the four best-selling calibers in the Rossi line: .22 LR with an adjustable fiber optic front sight, .243 Win with a fixed fiber optic front sight and 20 Gauge and .410 shotgun barrels, both with brass bead front sights. Utilizing the breakopen design, each barrel can be replaced in minutes. Its a youth gun for year-round fun. This complete shooting system comes in your choice of black synthetic stock or hi-def green stock both featuring a scope mount base, hammer extension and removable cheekpiece that allows the gun to be adjusted for proper fit with the various barrels.
ROSSI INTERCHANGEABLE BARREL SYSTEM Change barrels quickly by unscrewing front swivel. No tools needed!
TRIFECTA FEATURES:
Three-In-One Gun System Removable Cheekpiece Allows for Proper Fit Custom Carrying Case and Dual-Purpose Strap
Barrels Change Quickly with One Screw, In One Minute and No Tools! Available in .22 LR/ .243 Win./ 20-gauge Shotgun or .22 LR/ .44 Mag./ 20-gauge Shotgun Available in Blue Finish Four Safety Features Including the Taurus Security System
PICK 4 FEATURES:
Four-In-One Gun System .22 LR, .243 Win., 20-gauge and .410-gauge Shotgun Barrels Change Quickly with One Screw, In One Minute and No Tools! Available in Blue Finish Four Safety Features Including the Taurus Security System
All Rossi matched pairs come standard with scope mount base and removable cheekpiece. Youth models also come with a hammer extension.
Removable Cheekpiece Allows for Proper Fit Custom Carrying Case and Dual Purpose Strap
removable cheekpiece
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CIRCUIT JUDGE
CIRCUIT JUDGE
Judge Cylinder
judge cylinder
sa/da trigger
Fires .410 GA 3 inch Magnum Shotshells, .410 GA 2.5 inch Shotshells and .45 Colt Ammunition
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SCJ4510SS
CIRCUIT JUDGE
CIRCUIT JUDGE
SCJ28B
SCJ44MB
WA L K S OF T LY A ND CA RRY A B I G JU DG E
Big stopping power. Longer range. Superior Accuracy. The Circuit Judge .44 Magnum and .410 GA. 3" Magnum are perfect for home defense, personal protection, hog hunting, plinking, shooting or whatever else you can think of. The Circuit Judges deliver fast handling, hard-hitting performance in a proven design.
SCOPE MOUNT BASE & HAMMER EXtENSION Included for your convenience.
The first Circuit Judge of its kind. Now bristling with the power of the 28GA. shotshell loads, and ready for personal protection, home defense, sport shooting and more. This Circuit Judge delivers amazing versatility, accuracy and simplicity with no excuses.
Uniquely contoured monte carlo stock Beautiful, functional design with curved cheek rest.
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CIRCUIT JUDGE
SCJT4510
SCJ22LR22M
This design crosses the firepower of the Circuit Judge with the ruggedness and fast handling of the Rossi Tuffy. The lightest in the Circuit Judge family at a mere 4.6 pounds, the Circuit Judge Tuffy is ideal for younger shooters or hunters counting every ounce in their pack and who plan on bringing something back.
Thumbhole grip
Scope mount base & hammer extension Included for your convenience.
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R223HBS
SINGLE SHOT
TUFFY
.243 WIN.
R243MBS
GE T A GR I P O N H I G H PE RFO RM A NCE
The Rossi Tuffy is a great single shot shotgun. It features a fast-handling thumbhole grip for more comfort and controlled shooting. The Tuffys design also makes it extremely lightweight at a mere 3 pounds. Equipped with all modern safety features including the Taurus Security System and wide powerful ejectors that quickly expel spent hulls.
Rossi Single Shot Rifles combine simplicity, accuracy and practicality in a rifle built for generations of shooting enjoyment. Each of these rifles is equipped with a removable cheekpiece and a scope mount base that accommodates all popular optics. The heavy barrel models, varmint models and their standard profile counterparts are all button rifled for extreme accuracy.
removable cheekpiece
TUFFY FEATURES:
Comfortable Thumbhole Grip Weighs Only 3 Pounds 4 Shell Storage Capacity in Buttstock Visible Buttstock Indicator for Shell Capacity Powerful Ejectors Quickly Expel Spent Hulls Available in Blue and Nickel Finish Transfer Bar, Manual Safety & Taurus Security System
All Rossi rifles come standard with scope mount base and removable cheekpiece. Youth models also come with a hammer extension.
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12 gauge
S121280BS
SINGLE SHOT
20 gauge
SINGLE SHOT
S201280BS
.410 gauge
S411280BS
Rossi shotguns use the timeless single-shot, break-open breech design updated with the most modern safety features. These shotguns include a spur hammer, transfer bar safety action and an integral linkage system that prevents the action from opening or closing when the hammer is cocked. Rossi shotguns are available in 12 and 20 gauge models, weighing just over five pounds, and a four-pound .410 bore all accepting either 2 3/4-inch or 3-inch shells Standard or Magnum. The .410 and the 20 gauge are offered in even lighter youth models to fit young shooters.
All Rossi rifles come standard with scope mount base and removable cheekpiece. Youth models also come with a hammer extension.
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S201230BS
PLINKER .22 LR
R98104
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S121230BS
FOR D I S TA NC E A ND AC C U RACY
Many of our top whitetail states require slug guns exclusively for hunting deer, while others offer an extended season specifically for slug gun hunters. In either case, you can join the hunt in quality and style with the latest addition to the Rossi single shot long gun linethe fully rifled 12-gauge and 20-gauge slug guns.
RIBBER GRIPS
Exclusive Taurus grip design provides a firm grip under virtually all shooting conditions.
Transfer Bar
Prevents hammer from striking firing pin unless the trigger is pulled fully to the rear.
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.357 Magnum
REVOLVERS
.38 Special +P
R35202 R35102
R46102
.357 Magnum
R97206
6-shot
REVOLVERS
6-shot
.38 Special +P
5-shot
6-shot
.357 Magnum
.357 Magnum
R46202
R97104
6-shot
6-shot
.3 5 7 Magnum
In .357 Magnum, Rossi has two long barrel offerings Model 971, a Blue Steel 4-inch barrel and Model 972, featuring a Stainless Steel 6-inch barrel. Rossi also offers two short barrel .357sthe Model 461 Blue Steel and the Model 462 Stainless Steel with two-inch barrels. While they are built extra tough to handle all .357 Magnum cartridges, they will fire the popular .38 Special +P rounds as well.
.3 8 Spe cial +P
In .38 Special +P, Rossi offers the Model 851 with a 4-inch vented barrel and 6-round capacity. Rossi also offers two small frame, 5-shot revolvers chambered in .38 Special +P: the Model 351 in Blue Steel and the Model 352 in Stainless Steel. Two-inch barrels make them favorites for concealed carry and home defense. *See "+P" ammunition warning on pg. 35
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Item # RH92-51121 RH92-50121 RH92-57121 RH92- 57203 Caliber/Description Ranch Hand .38/.357 Large Loop Ranch Hand .44 MAG Large Loop Ranch Hand .45 Colt Large Loop Ranch Hand .45 Colt Large Loop Finish Blue Blue Blue Case Hardened Stock Wood Wood Wood Wood Barrel Length 12" 12 12 12 Overall Length 24" 24 24 24 Length of Pull NA NA NA NA Rate of Twist 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 Weight 4.9 LBS 4.9 LBS 4.9 LBS 4.9 LBS Page # 3 3 3 3
RIO GRANDE
Item # Caliber/Description Lever Action Rifle .410 Gauge (2 ) Lever Action Rifle .410 Gauge (2 ) Lever Action Rifle .45-70 GOVT Lever Action Rifle .45-70 GOVT Lever Action Rifle .30-30 WIN. Lever Action Rifle .30-30 WIN. Finish Blue Stainless Blue Stainless Blue Stainless Stock Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Barrel Length 20 20" 20" 20" 20" 20" Overall Length 38.90 38.90" 38.90" 38.90" 39" 39" Length of Pull 14" 14" 14" 14" 14" 14" Rate of Twist smooth smooth 1-20 1-20 1-12 1-12 Weight 5.8 LBS 5.8 LBS 5.8 LBS 5.8 LBS 7 LBS 7 LBS Page #
SPECIFICATIONS
ACCESSORIES
(2 barrels)
recoil pad
P702/P703
with line spacer
ITEM #
Accessories P701 P801 P892 P702 P703 Carry Case 6-0006 6-0009
DESCRIPTION
Hammer Extension Kit Scope Mount Base Kit Scope Mount Base-R92 Recoil Pad w/ White Line Spacer (Youth Wood Stock) Recoil Pad w/ White Line Spacer (Youth Synthetic Stock) Youth Matched Pair Carry Case (2 Barrels) Full-Size Matched Pair Case (2 Barrels)
ITEM # DESCRIPTION
Circuit Judge Accessories 35080159 35080167 35080183 35080191 Orange Chamber Inserts for Circuit Judge Rifled Choke with Groove Circuit Judge 410 Smooth Choke Circuit Judge 45LC Circuit Judge Choke Wrench
Item # R92-55001 R92-55002 R92-56001 R92-56002 R92-57001 R92-57002 R92-68001 R92-68002 R92-68011 R92-55008 R92-56008 R92-56006 R92-57008
Caliber/Description R92 Carbine .44 Mag R92 Carbine .44 Mag w/ Ring & Scope Mount Base R92 Carbine .38/357 R92 Carbine .38/357 w/ Ring, Scope Mount Base & Cheekpiece R92 Carbine .45 Colt R92 Carbine .45 Colt w/ Ring R92 Carbine .454 Casull R92 Carbine .454 Casull Fiber Optic Sights R92 Carbine .454 Casull R92 Carbine .44 Mag R92 Carbine .38/357 R92 Carbine .38/357 Large Loop R92 Carbine .45 Colt R92 Carbine .45 Colt Large Loop R92 Carbine .44 Mag
Finish Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Stainless Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Stainless
Stock Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood
Barrel Length 20" 20" 20" 20" 20" 20" 20" 20" 20" 16" 16" 16" 16" 16" 20"
Overall Length 37.50" 37.50" 37.50" 37.50" 37.50" 37.50" 37.50" 37.50" 37.50" 34" 34" 34" 34" 34" 37.50"
Length of Pull 12.50" 12.50" 12.50" 12.50" 12.50" 12.50" 13.75" 12.50" 12.50" 12.50" 12.50" 12.50" 12.50" 12.50" 12.50"
Rate of Twist 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30
Weight 5.0 LBS 5.0 LBS 5.0 LBS 5.0 LBS 5.0 LBS 5.0 LBS 5.0 LBS 5.0 LBS 5.0 LBS 4.8 LBS 4.8 LBS 4.8 LBS 4.8 LBS 4.8 LBS 5.0 LBS
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R92-57006 R92-55011
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Item # WR243NKL WR250B WR223B WR243B WR270B WR3006B WR308B Caliber/Description W .243 WIN W Rifle .22-250 W Rifle .223 W Rifle .243 W Rifle .270 W Rifle .30-06 W Rifle .308 Finish Nickel Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Stock Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood Barrel Length 23" 23" 23" 23" 23" 23" 23" Overall Length 36.50 38.50" 38.50" 38.50" 38.50" 38.50" 38.50" Length of Pull 14.25" 14.25" 14.25" 14.25" 14.25" 14.25" 14.25" Rate of Twist 1-10 1-14 1-12 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-12 Weight 7 LBS 7 LBS 7 LBS 7 LBS 7 LBS 7 LBS 7 LBS Page # 8 - 10 8 - 10 8 - 10 8 - 10 8 - 10 8 - 10 8 - 10
WB45MZ-23 WB50MZ-23
ROSSI W Barrels
Item # WB410-28 WB28-28 WB20-28 WB20-23 SLUG WB12-28 WB12-23 SLUG WB-17-23 WB22-23 WB-22M-23 WB250-23 WB223-23 Caliber/Description W Barrel 410 GA W Barrel 28 GA W Barrel 20 GA W Barrel 20 GA SLUG W Barrel 12 GA W Barrel 12 GA SLUG W Barrel .17 W Barrel .22 LR W Barrel .22 MAG W Barrel .22-.250 W Barrel .223 Finish Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Barrel Length 28" 28" 28" 28" 28" 28" 23" 23" 23" 23" 23" Overall Length Same as Barrel Same as Barrel Same as Barrel Same as Barrel Same as Barrel Same as Barrel Same as Barrel Same as Barrel Same as Barrel Same as Barrel Same as Barrel Length of Pull NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Rate of Twist smooth/modified smooth/modified smooth/modified 1-35 smooth/modified 1-35 1-9 1-16.50 1-16.50 1-14 1-12 Weight Page # 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
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PICK 4
Item # Caliber/Description Finish Blue Stock Barrel Length Overall Length Length of Pull Rate of Twist Weight Page # 15 S42022243YBS Matched Set 410 GA./20 GA./.22 LR/.243 WIN. Youth Size Black Synthetic 22/22/18.50/22 35/35"/31.50/35 13.25" 1-16.5 (22LR) 1-10 (243) 7.8 LBS weight w/each barrel
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
CIRCUIT JUDGE
Item # SCJ4510 SCJ4510SS SCJ44MB Caliber/Description .410 Gauge 3/.45 Long Colt .410 Gauge 3/.45 Long Colt .44 Magnum Finish Blue Blue Stock Wood Wood Barrel Length 18.50" 18.50" 18.50" Overall Length 35.60" 35.60" 33.30" Weight 5.3 LBS 5.2 LBS 5.2 LBS Page # 16-17 18 18
Stainless Wood
.38 SPECIAL +P
Item # Caliber/Description .38 Special 5-Shot .38 Special 5-Shot .38 Special 6-Shot Finish Blue Stainless Steel Blue Grip Rubber Rubber Rubber Barrel Length 2 2 4 Overall Length 6.50 6.50 8.50 Weight 24 OZ. 24 OZ. 32 OZ. Page # 28 - 29 28 - 29 28 - 29 R35102 R35202 R85104
.357 MAGNUM
R46102 R46202 .357 Magnum 6-Shot .357 Magnum 6-Shot .357 Magnum 6-Shot .357 Magnum 6-Shot Blue Stainless Steel Blue Stainless Steel Rubber Rubber Rubber Rubber 2 2 4 6 6.50 6.50 8.50 10.50 26 OZ. 26 OZ. 32 OZ. 35 OZ. 28 - 29 28 - 29 28 - 29 28 - 29
TUFFY SHOTGUN
Item # S41118BTUF S41118TUF Caliber/Description .410 Gauge .410 Gauge Finish Blue Nickel Stock Thumbhole Grip, Black Synthetic Thumbhole Grip, Black Synthetic Barrel Length 18.50 Overall Length 29.50 Weight 3.0 LBS 3.0 LBS Page # 22 22
R97104 R97206
18.50
29.50
PLINKER .22 LR
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FULL SIZE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH MONTE CARLO STOCK - STANDARD PROFILE
Item # R223MBS R243MBS R44MBS Caliber/Description Single Shot Rifle .223 REM Fiber Optic Sights Single Shot Rifle .243 WIN Fiber Optic Sights Single Shot Rifle .44 MAG. Fiber Optic Sights Finish Blue Blue Blue Stock Black Synthetic Black Synthetic Black Synthetic Barrel Length 23 23 23 Overall Length 38.50 38.50 38.50 Length of Pull 14.25" 14.25" 14.25" Rate of Twist 1-12 1-10 1-30 Weight 6.25 LBS 6.25 LBS 6.25 LBS Page # 23 23 23
Recently there have been many developments by ammunition manufacturers and reload-
ers, not all of them good. It seems some ammunition manufacturers and reloaders are in a
DANGER for +P+ Never use Plus -P -Plus (+P+) rated ammunition in any Rossi firearm.
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI) does not recognize such . ratings and such ammunition can be very dangerous. Firing such ammunition can cause . catastrophic failure in firearms resulting in serious bodily injury or death. .
horsepower race to see who can develop the most case pressure and muzzle velocity with little regard for practicality or safety. Some of these loads exceed common sense and can virtually tear metal apart. Rossi Firearms rated for +P ammunition are rated for Sporting Arms and
FULL SIZE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH MONTE CARLO STOCK - HEAVY BARREL PROFILE
R223HBS R243HBS Heavy Barrel Single Shot Rifle .223 REM Fiber Optic Sights Heavy Barrel Single Shot Rifle .243 WIN Fiber Optic Sights Blue Blue Black Synthetic Black Synthetic 23 23 38.50 38.50 14.25" 14.25" 1-12 1-10 7 LBS 7 LBS 23 23
recognize any +P+ ammunition at all. It is DANGEROUS to fire +P+ ammunition in any Rossi firearm and if you do so you may be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING for +P
Only fire SAAMI rated Plus P (+P) ammunition in Rossi Models designated by Rossi for +P use. injury or death. Approved Rossi models include, and are limited to, any firearm chambered in 38 Special. Firing +P ammunition in other Rossi products may be dangerous and can result in serious bodily
In addition, it seems some ammunition marked +P is not SAAMI compliant either. There are only four calibers that can carry a +P rating from SAAMI. They are 38 Special +P, 9mm Luger +P, 38 Super Automatic and 45 Automatic +P. There are no other SAAMI approved +P loads. Any ammunition in any other caliber marked +P is not SAAMI compliant, may be dangerous and should not be used.
WARNING
Even if your Rossi firearm is rated for Plus-P (+P) ammunition, such ammunition generates . pressures significantly in excess of the pressures associated with standard ammunition. . Such pressures may affect the useful life of the firearm or exceed the margin of safety built into many firearms. Unless you need +P ammunition, do not use it, particularly for practice.
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