Rossi LWC Rifle 5.56mm 16.5-inch Black

The Rossi LWC (Lightweight Carbine) rifle (part no. LWC0556-BK) chambers the widely available .223 Remington/5.56 NATO cartridge in a break-action single shot built by Rossi for shooters who want a compact, budget-friendly rifle that shares ammunition with an AR-15. The fast 1-in-7 twist rate stabilizes a wide range of 5.56 bullet weights, and the 16.5-inch barrel keeps the LWC compact and easy to carry. A simple crossbolt safety rounds out this straightforward, affordable single shot.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Remington/5.56 NATO, a widely available and versatile centerfire round.
• Fitted with a 16.5-inch barrel for compact, lightweight carry.
• Rifled at a fast 1-in-7 twist rate to stabilize a wide range of 5.56 bullet weights.
• Runs a break-action single-shot design for simple, reliable operation.
• Equipped with a crossbolt safety for quick, intuitive operation.
• Ships without factory iron sights, ready to mount a scope out of the box.
• Features a threaded barrel, a design shared across the entire Rossi LWC family, ready for a suppressor.
• Overall length of about 35.9 inches keeps the carbine compact and easy to store.
• Weighs approximately 7 pounds, keeping it manageable for extended carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cartridge does the Rossi LWC fire? It’s chambered in .223 Remington/5.56 NATO.

What kind of safety does it use? It has a crossbolt safety for quick, intuitive operation.

Is this rifle a budget-friendly option for 5.56 shooters? Yes, it lets shooters use widely available and affordable 5.56/.223 ammunition in a simple single-shot platform.

Buy the Rossi LWC Rifle 5.56mm 16.5-inch Black

Shooters who want an affordable single shot that shares ammunition with an AR-15 will like this Rossi LWC. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and add a versatile single-shot rifle to your collection.