Winchester 94 30-30 or Rossi 92

I picked up a new 20" Rossi 92 in .357 several months ago. They are now made by CBC (think Sellier & Bellot, Magtech etc.) It seems to be very nicely made. I would also jump on a .44 at the right price as well as a 16" in either caliber. It's appreciably smaller than the 94 and holds a lot of rounds of much less expensive ammo. Nothing against the .30-30 or the 94 but if .357 is enough for deer in your area at the ranges you expect to shoot...

It's funny, you're contemplating dropping 30-30 for a 357 and I'm over here with my 357 looking out for a 30-30, haha.

I'd like to try 30-30 for my next cartridge, something between my 357 and 45-70. Aaaand I may be outing myself as a Henry fanboy here but as soon as I see a 30-30 steel side gate available somewhere I'm going to snag it up.

Winchesters and Rossi's look like they would be fun but I don't know how I'd like a top ejection port. I'd have to try someone elses first.

Ok back on topic, I also vote keep the 30-30 and save for a 357. Better to keep it around and only play with it sometimes than get rid of it and start missing it.

I love my Rossi ..357, feel safe and warm and fuzzy when walking the woods with it, and if I had to shoot a deer with it, it would work "okay". But, .357 is a step down from .30WCF. .44 mag in a rifle is pretty much equal to the .30WCF, with the .30 outranging the .44 a bit. So a .44 would make more sense.

The '92 is a joy to carry. But so is the '94. I have a '94 with a half magazine and 16.5" barrel, it's even lighter my my 20" '92. Anyhow, switching over from a .30WCF to a .44 mag or .45Colt would make more sense than going to a .357. And of course the most logical thing is to just save some bucks, keep the Winchester and get a Rossi.

Bazoo said:

Should I even entertain the idea? I got that old itch again, the itch to trade.

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Are you kidding me? Even though I am definitely not in love with my '94, I would never consider trading it off for a Brazilian Rossi. My dad lived in Sao Paulo for 5 years and came home with one in .44. I considered it junk but he liked it because he thought it was cool.

If you want one, sell the '94 outright and offer about 70-80% of what they want for a Rossi.

While I can see why some like pistol caliber rifles, the only round that seems appropriate to me is a 30-30. I would certainly rather have a 30-30 Winchester 94 than any other caliber of brand.

I have, and have hunted with both. (.44 and .30wcf) Even though the .44 works great, I do think the .30-30 is superior, all things considered. Certainly outclasses the .357, which I also love.

Bazoo said:

You ain’t helping the itch to go away. I guess I better not price it or I’d sell, then I’d regret it I think.

My other buddy has a 94, pre64, in 32ws he’s wanting to sell though. Ironically, to get a Rossi like our other buddy. But he has an aversion to recoil and the 32 is just a bit much for him.

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How much for that 32 special?