scoped 357 lever rifle for night time raccoon calling?

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I am looking at a scoped Rossi 357 lever rifle for night time Coon calling and I wanted to get some opinions? does the scope set up on the Rossi work okay? are they accurate to 75 yards? I have tried the 22 magnum rimfire and I am tired of too many runoffs.
 
357 should anchor em and then some.
A friend had the same results with the 22WMR calling at night. He switched to an old 5mm remmy and hasn't looked back.
No experience with Rossi, I can't see why a handy little lever gun wouldn't work fine.
Luck
 
I dont like rossi, but to each his own. If you get a gun that shoots 357, i would buy some 38 special to shoot out of it for coons. It wont be as rough on them, but still drop them with more than enough power.
 
Originally Posted By: EasternPredHunterI dont like rossi, but to each his own.

Never owned a Rossie but the guys over on Marlinowners.com are having pretty good luck with em.
I'd prefer a Marlin myself but who can find or afford one of the old ones and the new Remlins probably ain't any better.
Agree about the 38's though.
 
Originally Posted By: muskrat30 If the 22 mag isn't working for you I'd step up to a 204 Ruger.
.204 is a bad idea. If he misses, that bullet is gonna fly for who knows how many miles. Pistol cartridges wont go that far.
 
In the interest of spending someone else's money look for a Marlin in .32H&R. IMO, the best small game to coyote pistol cartridge to date.

For those without the $800-$1000 to spend, I wouldn't have any worries about using a .38sp/.357 on coon. You'll have a hole every time but it should be manageable.

Or go like I've done for coon and just use a shotgun. Prefer the "low count" (21 pellet) el'cheapo 4 buck for coon under 30 yards. They do enough damage without raking the heck outta the fur. Heavier loads for longer shots but I don't find em necessary.

 
Well, one must be sure of the target & what's beyond it. Another idea is to limit shots to shorter range with the 22 mag, maybe some better ammo too.
 
ive had a rossi 357, I liked it just fine, traded it for something I most likely have since traded, its a viscious circle
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Id check over on Paco kellys leverguns.com
LOADS of info on them over there.

Ive handles some newer ones, and they have gotten alot nicer since i got rid of mine.
Mine was very reliable and not too shabby in the looks dept either, but scope mounting may be an issue.

Good luck!
 
Tried my .204 on the coons in the daytime, shot one small one that was coming into the caller at 40 yrds and it wasn't good . Too much for a coon. I am dreaming about the new Win. 17 super mag thinking no exits maybe . Jim
 
The best way to stack up some coons is with traps, then a tap on the head or a 22 short for dispatch. They are plenty easy to catch too. Where I deer hunt in IL the woods is crawling with them.

When it comes to either higher chances of wounded game running off, or using 'to much gun', I'll error on the side of to much gun. Lost game can be more troublesome than a little extra dead. JMHO of course.
 
Originally Posted By: muskrat30The best way to stack up some coons is with traps, then a tap on the head or a 22 short for dispatch. They are plenty easy to catch too. Where I deer hunt in IL the woods is crawling with them.


Normally I'd agree with you but trapping comes with a whole nother set of problems. Daily checks, theives, weather, etc. And coon callin is so easy that numbers are far from low.

I've done traps, hounds and callin and per coon callin is the easiest. But they all have their good points and bad, highs and lows.
 
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