Rossi R92 Problem

[MI2600]

I bought a Rossi R92 in 44-40 a few years back and just cleaned it and put it away. Recently, I decided to check it out so I made three dummy rounds. I chambered the rounds and ejected them three times (in the basement) to get the feel of the action. Upon inspection, the cases were all scratched and the rims were "chewed up" (technical term).
I suspect the ejector spring may be the culprit as I've read the factory springs are a bit strong. I can't account for the scratches on the on the main part of the case.

Anyone had similar problems? Any suggestions?

 

[LoonWulf]

Pictures of the cases would help identify the problem.
Most likely the cases are getting scratched going thru the action, and/or into the chamber (tho the dinged up rims sound like youve got a rough action). Does it feel rough during cycling, if you take a flashlight (or take the aciton apart) can you see in places where there is brass rub/shiny spots on the lifter, guides, bolt face, or chamber mouth?

 

[MI2600]

I believe the problem with the chipped rims was caused by the ejector not retreating far enough into the bolt. When the bolt closed the ejector scored the rim. I changed out the factory spring to another one less strong. Haven't resolved the scratches on the main part of the case yet. Working on it.

 

[Alaskan Ironworker]

My rossi 92 chews up brass pretty good. Havent cared enough to fix it because it seems to work fine.

 

[MI2600]

Yes, the original extractor spring is way to strong. I've heard of people trimming it back some, but I just bought the whole spring kit from Brownell's for about $30. The rest of the springs once installed seems to have made the action smoother. Of course all the grind marks inside the action don't help.

 

[GRIZ22]

Other than clip the magazine spring a bit to be able to fully load the magazine I've had no problems with mine (357).

 

[Riomouse911]

Steves Gunz had the extractor spring kit (and metal magazine follower, safety lever replacement, etc) that brought my pit bull of a .357 under control...

https://stevesgunz.com/

That gun chewed case heads up so bad I would only shoot aluminum Blazers in it until I fixed it. It took me about 90 minutes to dial it in with the springs and some light touch grinding on the extractor, now the case heads aren't gnawed on by the extractor at all...

Good luck with your rifle!

 

[Alaskan Ironworker]

Did any of you guys have a problem with the plastic mag follower? Or did you replace it for peace of mind? Im on the fence about spending the $20 on something until im sure its necessary. I dont like plastic either, but money is money and if it aint broke i dont fix it. Just curious....
I love steves guns also

 

[dh1633pm]

I replaced the plastic follower on mine. Don't know if its a problem or not, but on my Rossi and both my Marlins the plastic follower is gone and metal one in its place.

 

[MI2600]

Alaskan, I replaced mine because I had the rifle in pieces anyway. It's an older Amadeo Rossi and the internals were beyond dirty. Also, you can find followers cheaper that $20. Just need to shop around.

 

[Kp321]

After seeing other Rossi rifles and reading about the problems with them on these forums, I am positive my good one was made on Wednesday. Old joke about not wanting a car made on Monday or Friday. I'm convenced you can add Tuesday and Thursday to that for Brazil.

 

[MI2600]

Kp, if you have a good one, hang on to it. The recent Taurus-made guns have usually been atrocious. They can be made better, but when you purchase a new you shouldn't have to fix it.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I have two recent Taurus made 92's. The metal fit and finish is good on both. The wood fit is good. The wood finish is nothing to get excited about.

 

[gotboostvr]

Mine scratches up my 44mag brass pretty good but it's only superficial and it's my only (minor) complaint.

 

[Space Ghost]

I've been thinking on that mag folllower, but haven't noticed any chewed up brass in mine. I don't care enough to inspect them, because I don't reload. I probably should take a look just to see if everything's ok, but the gun runs very well. I have heard the spring kits help to smooth out the action quite a bit.