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Some rifles try to do everything. The Rossi LWC does one thing, and it does it without fuss. This is a break-action single shot chambered in .357 Magnum, which means it also happily digests .38 Special for cheap, soft-shooting practice sessions. Crack it open, drop in a round, close it up, cock the hammer, and squeeze. That simplicity is exactly why single shots make such great trainers for new hunters, and why plenty of experienced folks keep one behind the truck seat or by the cabin door.
At 5.24 pounds, this thing carries like nothing. Rossi built the LWC on the same proven action as their Tuffy and Brawler line, using a steel receiver with a polymer overmold to shave weight without giving up strength. The hammer-fired design pairs a transfer bar with a manual crossbolt safety, and the synthetic stock shrugs off weather and rough handling. Overall length comes in under 33 inches, so it slips into tight spaces where a full-size rifle just won't go.
The 16.5 inch barrel wears a black oxide finish and comes threaded at the muzzle, so adding a can or brake is a simple twist-on job. And since .357 Magnum has plenty of subsonic loadings and .38 Special runs quiet by nature, this might be one of the most pleasant suppressor hosts you'll ever shoulder. There are no iron sights on this model, but the included Picatinny rail up top takes a red dot or scout scope without any extra hardware.
Out of a rifle-length barrel, .357 Magnum picks up serious velocity over a revolver, making it a legitimate choice for deer and hogs inside a hundred yards. It also makes a fine walking-around rifle for small acreage, a lightweight companion for pack trips, and a low-recoil option for teaching fundamentals. One round at a time keeps the focus on making that shot count, and the LWC gives you a well-built platform to do it with.
Yes. Like revolvers chambered in .357 Magnum, the LWC handles .38 Special just fine. That makes range days a lot cheaper and softer on the shoulder, and it's a great way to introduce newer folks to centerfire rifles before stepping up to full-power magnum loads.
No iron sights on this model. Instead, it ships with a Picatinny rail mounted on top of the barrel, so you can bolt on a red dot, scout scope, or traditional optic of your choice. Given the .357's effective range, a simple red dot or low-power scope pairs with it really well.
It is. The 16.5 inch barrel comes threaded at the muzzle from the factory, so you can attach a suppressor or muzzle brake without a trip to the gunsmith. With subsonic .38 Special or heavy subsonic .357 loads, this carbine makes an exceptionally quiet suppressor host.
Quite a bit. Out of a 16.5 inch barrel, .357 Magnum gains a healthy velocity bump over handgun-length barrels, making it capable on deer and hogs at woods distances. At just 5.24 pounds, it also shines as a truck or cabin rifle, a lightweight trail companion, and a low-recoil trainer for new hunters.
| UPC | 754908341504 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LWC357M-BK |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 16.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 35.9 |
| Package Height | 1.5 |
| Package Width | 6.1 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Crossbolt |
| Shipping Weight | 6.75 |
| Sights | No Sights |
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