Anyone here ever handled one of the Rolling Block rifles from Tippmann Armory?

Steve......

Has anyone even seen one in person?

Steve....

I'd like to know, too.

Yeah, the local shop has one in 357 Mag. Looks to be well made, but they are very expensive and they used a large frame even though they only chamber them in pistol calibers (?). They should have used a No. 1 1/2 or No. 2 frame. Also the the open sights are pretty basic and the tang is not drilled for a tang sight, nor is the barrel drilled for scope mounts. The hammer has an over long, strange-looking (to my eye) spur that detracts from the overall appearance. One thing they did retain, is the ridiculously low comb of the originals; not much cheek contact even when using the barrel sights.

Might be a fun cast bullet plinker if it were a LOT cheaper.

What kind of price are they asking? My guess is that they'll have a hard time selling them as small-game center-fires if the price is close to what a "deer" caliber rifle would be. Would you be willing to pay that price if the Tippman were chambered for a "deer" round?





Were 1 1/2 Remington rolling blocks actually much smaller than No. 1s?

Asking $895, though he said I could have it for $795 ;-)

No, I wouldn't pay that for it in a "deer round" either, but then, I don't hunt much anymore.

I believe the 1 1/2 is smaller than the 1 and 5, which these Tippman seem to be based on. I know the No.2 is a smaller action, and would be a lot nicer in a pistol caliber.

If you're interested, it's at Creekside Firearms in Homer, NY (607) 299-4046. Ask for Doug and tell him Lance sent you.

Listed at $895.00 is getting close to lower end Ruger No.1 rifles.

Steve.........

There are good used Ruger No. 1s for less than that out there, if you look and you're patient.
I know, because I have a "small" collection. So, these Tippman rifles aren't of much interest at the asking price. If someone is really into rolling blocks, and wants a strong modern shooter, they may be worth the money.

Yep.

I was in Cabela's gun library the other day when I saw a Tippmann in .357 Magnum and remembered this thread. My first impression was big, blocky and super low comb. I suppose it's well made but the ergonomics were awful and there is enough wood and steel there for two svelte .357 rifles.

I was under the impression that the Tippmann rifles are built on original actions with a new stock, barrel, and internal components (hammer, trigger). Is that right?

The website says the receivers are investment cast, so I'd say no. "Based on a Spanish infantry rifle" apparently means the design, not the actual rifle. That hammer is kinda weird.

Someone interested in a SS .357 might want to wait a month or so for the Henry. They're not listed yet, but their prez told me they're coming.

I didn't know they were made with that large action, that hammer is a bit weird in how it sticks up. I have one of the Baby Rolling Blocks from Uberti and really like it except for the heavy trigger, I have been lazy and looked up anything about lightening up the trigger.
Mr. Imperato told me in a recent e-mail that the 357 mag version of his single shot rifles would be out later this year. I'm planning on taking a look at them.

Steve..........