Author Topic: Rossi 223 Remington... (Read 687 times)

BCB · « **on:** March 10, 2004, 12:04:34 PM »

My Uncle just purchased on of these inexpensive critters--it doesn't shoot worth a dang!!! 3-4 inch groups at 100 yards are the norm. Anyone have one of these and what type of results are you getting? Thanks...BCB

kjeff50cal · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2004, 03:40:34 PM »

Does it have a scope or iron sights? What loads is he putting through it?

Kjeff50cal

BCB · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2004, 11:27:55 PM »

kjeff50cal,

It is 'scoped and he is presently just shooting factory ammo. Reloading may help, but the accuracy with the factory ammo ain't good!!!BCB

kjeff50cal · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2004, 04:13:23 AM »

I have a similar Rossi (Rossi Combo .223/20ga). The .223 barrel I scoped with a Tasco 3 X 9 with Simons rings. It seems to like Rem. 55gr SPs (1/2" to 3/4" @ 50 yards) if I pull that 8 Lb trigger right :roll: Yes, it needs trigger job, badly.

handirifle · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2004, 06:12:27 PM »

BCB
Try the Win Value Pak Varmint rounds. The NEF's usually love them The Rossi may too.

BCB · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2004, 08:22:44 AM »

handirifle,
Thanks, I'll suggest that to the owner of the rifle...BCB

Ganjiro · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2004, 09:14:45 AM »

I have also read that placing a rubber o-ring around the fore-end screw between the fore end, and barrel thus making it free-floating will help improve accuracy, just tighten screw enough so that a dollar bill will slide smoothly between barrel, and fore end. O-ring are available in the plumbing section of any hardware store.