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bamaranger · February 28, 2024, 11:48 PM

I know the Rossi .454 has been in production and afield now for some time but I am surprised that the M92 action can handle the cartridge's operating pressures. Previously I believed the M92 action reached it's limit with pressures in the .44 mag range, but full house .454 loads go way beyond. The fact that the action can handle those pressures is a real tribute to Browning's design.

Would it be safe to say that the M92 in .454, particularly the 16" model is the most powerful repeating carbine there is, in terms of platform weight/size v. cartridge energy? If I lived in an area where bad bears and big cats frequented, the M92 in .454 might be a welcome companion.

February 28, 2024, 11:48 PM	#21
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,354	surprised I know the Rossi .454 has been in production and afield now for some time but I am surprised that the M92 action can handle the cartridge's operating pressures. Previously I believed the M92 action reached it's limit with pressures in the .44 mag range, but full house .454 loads go way beyond. The fact that the action can handle those pressures is a real tribute to Browning's design. Would it be safe to say that the M92 in .454, particularly the 16" model is the most powerful repeating carbine there is, in terms of platform weight/size v. cartridge energy? If I lived in an area where bad bears and big cats frequented, the M92 in .454 might be a welcome companion.