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Old 07-26-2015, 12:54 PM
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I have owned a number of Rossi Model 62 pump .22 rifles over the years, I have never been disappointed with any of them.

The first one I got sometime in the 1980's, I wish I had a dollar for every round I put through it with my nephew Tim. He was born in 1982, so we first started shooting that rifle around 1992, when he was ten years old. Taught him basic marksmanship and safety, we would shoot 500 rounds or more through that rifle in an afternoon. He would shoot with his friends with that rifle and other .22 rifles I owned, but he favored the Rossi pump.

When he was 12 years old, I talked his Mother into letting us give him a Rossi Model 62 of his own for Christmas, she was hard over against guns but said if we kept the rifle at our house until he turned 18, she would allow it.

So, Christmas time came around and a new Rossi Model 62 pump was under the tree for Tim. Now armed with two Rossi pumps, me and Tim tried to wear each of them out. What was hundreds of rounds a month became thousands. The rifles never faltered.

Two days after Tim's 18'th birthday, he drove down to our house to claim his rifle. We gave him the rifle, a brick of .22 ammo and a rifle sock to carry it in. He is now 33 years old, owns his own house, his wife is expecting their first baby, and the Rossi .22 pump is the only gun he owns. I anticipate more rifle training session with it in the future....

So, while haunting the local flea market for values the other day, what did I behold? A Rossi Model 62, imported by Interarms back in the 1980's and 1990's, chambered in .22 Short, Long and Long Rifle. No wacky "Lawyer" safety on the bolt as were later imports, a true copy of the Winchester Model 62. Believe it or not, I traded a used .50 caliber black powder rifle for it, and the guy was eager to make the trade.

Took it out to my mountain rifle and plinking range today, wrung it out with a variety of .22 Long Rifle ammo and some CB shorts. Sights were regulated dead on at 25 yards, no malfunctions, smooth feeding. Just like in the old days with Nephew Tim.....

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Targets are pieces of 3 1/2" steel, I have accumulated over 50 of these over the years. Same size as the aiming black of a 50 yard Smallbore Rifle target. Hits are from todays shooting with the Rossi at 30 yards, prone and standing..

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My rifle range, this is about the 50 yard mark from the farthest target, we can step back a total of 220 yards....

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I was tickled to get another Rossi Model 62, I think it will serve well as a utility rifle here in the mountains of Virginia, and a training tool for future Grand Nephews and Nieces...

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Old 07-26-2015, 04:08 PM
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I can relate to everything you said about shooting these fun guns. I waited and waited for a used Rossi specifically priced at $200. Finally, a guy advertised two. I chose the one with the worn wood that didn't look so obviously South American. Until now I didn't know I lucked out getting without that safety. Even though the gun is so light and is like aiming a twig, it's just one of those guns I feel I cannot miss with plinking fast. The crisp trigger pull is great. This is a must have fun gun, and I only wanted one with this barrel length, not a carbine. Great story about your nephew who must be a great shot with that gun if it's the only gun he owns.

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Old 07-26-2015, 04:30 PM
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My son's first NIB firearm was the carbine version of that. He still owns and treasures it.
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My son's first NIB firearm was the carbine version of that. He still owns and treasures it.
Probably like this one. Both of my sons started out squirrel hunting with me using this Rossi 62 carbine I bought new about 25 years ago.

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Great story. I have one, unfortunately with a safety.
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Old 07-26-2015, 06:26 PM
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I had a Rossi pump and found it to be a neat little rifle. Unfortunately I developed arthritis in my shoulders and I got to where I simply couldn't work the action. Made no sense to keep a rifle I couldn't shoot.

Getting old sucks...
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Glad you found another. I have an older 22 mag version that the whole family enjoys shooting. For many years it was the "house" gun as everyone could handle the little Rossi. Fortunately it was only called upon to defend the homestead against the odd opossum, raccoon and ground hog. However I suspect that if it had ever been used against a serious intruder a half dozen hollowpoints between wind and water would have been discouraging to the intruder.
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I have a Winchester like those. They are fine rifles.
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I picked up a Rossi 62 with the octagon barrel from a pawn a few years ago for a song. It may just be my favorite rimfire rifle! Not pristine, but not too beat up either, and it put's 'em on target just fine!
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Another happy 62 owner here.
That rifle, a set of spinners and a brick of ammo make for one heck of a fun day.
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Congratulations on a terrific find.

I would not mind coming across one or two.

I did just get an OLD Remington model 12 at a good price a few weeks back
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