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Centerfire Rifles - Manually Operated Lever action, bolt action or other non gas operated centerfire rifles. |
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Anybody own an Uberti?
I own a bunch of firearms, but in all my years have never owned a lever action rifle.
I recently moved to Arizona and own a little land and am looking for a ranch rifle. I shot a Rossi in .357, back in the 90's and really enjoyed it. . I own several .357 pistols and reload for them so I like the idea of having a lever action in that caliber, although I'm open to suggestions on other calibers. I came across an article on Uberti's a while back and liked what I read, but I know how magazine articles can be sometimes, depending on the author. I do know they are pricey, but that's about all I know. So, what say you Calguns... Thanks! Jack
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I have a couple of Henry's, .357 and .45 Colt and love 'em. Know a couple guys on here I shoot with who have Rossi's and they seem to like those. No Uberti's tho, so no help there I'm afraid. Which ever one you settle on, a .357 lever rifle will become a favorite. Good luck in your search.
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I have a Beretta Renegade in .357 that is made by Uberti. It has a factory tuned action, 20" octagon barrel, shotgun-style buttstock and is one sweet shooter.
Uberti makes very nice stuff. Their lever guns are pricey... but in my humble opinion, worth it. |
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I have the Henry "Big Boy" and Taylor/Uberti 1873 both in .357. I like the action of the Uberti better than the Henry plus I prefer the side gate loading of the 1873 over the tube loader.
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I have had occasion to use one for a day, very similar to the version as pictured above. It seemed to be very well made and functioned perfectly and was smooth. I think you will be well off to aquire either an Uberti or Miroku product, and avoid Marlin. There are a number of forum members who have considerable experience tinkering with Marlin products, and it has appeared that several have had to address QC issues that should have never left the factory. It seems to be a total gamble as to what you will get, so caution is in order.
I own a Uberti copy of the Colt Walker, and it is also very nicely made, and their reputation across the board is very good. Their rifles/carbines are said to be the same. If the Cowboy Action crowd likes them, that says they will last. |
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Uberti's are good quality guns.
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That Berretta is sweet. It doesn't really look like any of the lever guns that Uberti has made. Maybe I should say any that I have seen.
The only Uberti that I have is a 357 Smoke Wagon deluxe, important my Taylor's and Company.
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I’m still mad I didn’t go down to Turners for that deal.
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Definitely go for the Uberti over the Rossi. It is difficult to find a Rossi that doesn’t have the silly thumb safety switch in front of the hammer. I would recommend a pre-64 Winchester but I don’t believe any were made in 357. There might be JM Marlins in 357 on the used market.
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Ubertis are very well liked among cowboy shooters. They're well made guns.
I have a pair of their SAA clones and like them very much, although for my rifle I went with the Winchester (Miroku). Some of those Mirokus are almost too pretty to shoot (almost). |
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How do you like the triggers on your SAA?
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I have an 1873 short rifle (20" bbl, case hardened receiver) in .357 and one of their 1892 short rifles (std. blue) in .45 Colt. The '73 is by far the smoothest, they're so darned nice.
The Uberti/Cimarron SAA triggers are quite good and quite light. To be honest though I don't often use it the regular way. I shoot CAS and generally "slip hammer" the pistol segments. Slip hammer = Hold the trigger down while pulling back/dropping the hammer with the weak hand thumb. |
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Maybe we can continue this on another thread in a few days. I'd really like to hear what you have to say about the 92.
I'm a huge fan of the 92, I'm picking up a new Winchester 92 short rifle on Friday, in 45 colt flavor. I never considered this caliber because ammo is so darn expensive. Now that I've picked up a few bad habits from Apples and pennstater, one of them being handloading, I can justify it. Of course it will take me until I'm 109 years old to break even. When I get some boolits down range I'll do a short range report. I'd really like to hear what others have to say about these guns. I'm now looking at some SAA. I'd love to get one of those new Standard mfg models that just came out. I'm going to have to save my nickles and dimes for one of them. It might be a good investment for my son. http://www.stdgun.com/single-action-revolver-1/
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I have found this not always true. But, almost all the winners use them. Except it's more wide open among the many gun brands in the Best Dressed Costume competition. I don't have an Uberti, and I don't have a win.
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Rossi 92's are good but their QC can be hit or miss- the R92, 357 - 16 inch is out of print now. But can find them used. And if you find a good one- they are gold,
That's what I would look for for a old west type user ranch rifle. |
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Supposedly they changed factories, maybe quality control is different now. Mine is abt 4 years old, 45LC, real good quality. EDIT: Auctions say the 20" Rossi 92 weighs 5 pounds. That is ton less than the Win 73. More recoil but lighter to carry the 92 around.
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Last edited by Darto; 03-19-2019 at 9:10 PM.. |
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Uberti 73
Don't own an Uberti 73 but have shot several. High quality, premium price, great 357/38 spcl lever.
They also make terrific SAA clones. Although some would argue that the Ruger Vaquero is as good, or better, for cowboy shooting (i.e., Holy Terror, 2019 Winter Range). The preeminent Ruger gunsmith is "Jim Bowie" (ex OC now in AZ). http://cowboysandindianstore.com/ Buy it and shoot with us. How many on this thread shoot cowboy or wild bunch? |
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