new gun trouble!!!

shaggy1224 · 09-18-2009, 04:51 PM

i bought a new rossi 243(came with a FM? scope) from gander, about a month ago. ive had nothing but trouble with it since. the first time i shot bought rem core loks could not shoot better than a 10" group. thought maybe something loose in scope mounts. tightened everything. still horrible. following week put a different scope on bought some federals. shot much better groups 2-2.5" at 100yrd but the lever to open action would stick real bad. once i got it open the shell came out just fine. had 4 or 5 core loks left shot them and it opened easily.

what im wondering is if anyone has had any experience with this gun or any suggestions would greatly appreciated. thanx.

RugerMike · 09-24-2009, 11:01 AM

The Rossi's tolerances are pretty rough to say the least. I would suggest sanding the breech area to smooth it out a little and stick with the Federals. That's pretty good accuracy for a Rossi
JMO you can e-mail me if you would like for me the walk you through the process. Good luck

elgallo114 · 09-24-2009, 11:25 PM

You tear it down, clean, and re-grease it before shooting? Sticky actions on a new gun are usually due to not being cleaned and re-greased. Don't assume it's ready to go out of the box.

Also, it sounds like it was a problem with the scope mounting. 2-2.5 inch groups at 100 yards is not that bad unless you had it viced. Even rested on bags, you're gonna affect the shot more than you think.

Bubba48 · 09-27-2009, 08:18 AM

I have a friend that got one in 243 and he put a cheap scope on it and that thang shot like crap just like you he was getting 5to6 in groups. I thank it's the scope but if you look through the scope and move the fore end the cross hairs move all over the place I was thanking of getting one until I seen that and said no way.

skeeter 7MM · 09-27-2009, 08:29 AM

Shell sticky could be pressure related, the federals may be hotter then the rems therefor case expansion is such that it sticks until cooled slightly. Can be a result of a burr (s) in the chamber. Did you notice any marks on the spent cases?? This is a sign you may need to touch up or slightly ream to remove.

Other option is try different ammo, you know rem corelokts aren't good, federal x stick..so try a 3rd option?

JagMagMan · 09-27-2009, 11:56 AM

I have not had any problems with my Rossi .243. The package deal scopes are crap, but the gun has good accuracy for hunting (1 1/2")
I have heard of sticking cases, I've never had that problem with mine. It's nothing that a little polishing can't cure!

shaggy1224 · 10-08-2009, 11:22 AM

the cases werent sticking inside the chamber. once i got it open they came out just fine. it doesnt matter anyways it took it back to gander mountain and they allowed me to return it and i bought a marlin xl7 instead shot it a couple of times so far and im much happier with it. so thanx for all the suggestions and help much appreciated.