Rossi LWC 5.56 NATO Single Shot Rifle 16.5″ Threaded Barrel w/ Red Dot

Description

There's a lot to like about a rifle that keeps things simple, and the Rossi LWC (Lightweight Carbine) nails that idea. This is a break-action single shot chambered in 5.56 NATO, which means it also runs .223 Rem without a second thought. Press the low-profile release button, drop the action open, slide a round in, snap it shut, and cock the hammer. That's the whole routine, and it's part of what makes rifles like this such good teachers for new marksmen and such easy companions for everyone else.

What Sets the LWC 5.56 Apart

This version ships with a Crimson Trace CTS103 red dot already included, mounted on the aluminum Picatinny rail up top, so there's no hunting for an optic before your first range trip. The 16.5 inch barrel wears a black oxide finish and comes threaded 1/2×28 from the factory, making it a quick job to add a muzzle device or suppressor. A quiet, suppressed single shot in 5.56 is about as pleasant as centerfire shooting gets. The receiver is steel with a polymer overmold, the stock is black synthetic, and the whole rifle weighs in around 5.25 pounds, light enough to carry all day or stash behind the seat without noticing it.

Where the Rossi Lightweight Carbine Fits

Think varmints, predator calling, casual plinking with cheap and plentiful ammo, or a dependable loaner for deer camp introductions to centerfire rifles. The compact overall length makes it handy in a blind or on a four wheeler, and single-shot simplicity means there's very little to go wrong. On the safety side, Rossi built in both a crossbolt safety and a transfer bar, so you can carry it with the hammer down and peace of mind intact. Sling mounts come standard for easy field carry.

For the money, it's tough to find a more practical grab-and-go rifle. The Rossi LWC does one thing, does it reliably, and comes optic-equipped so you can spend your first afternoon zeroing instead of shopping for parts.