By Allen Forkner, GunBroker Publisher

Let’s get one thing out of the way: the Rossi LWC isn’t trying to be your next Gucci rifle. It’s not dressed up in carbon fiber, it doesn’t have a rail system that looks like it came off a spaceship, and there’s no six-position tactical stock with M-LOK for days. What it is, though, is a lightweight, single-shot rifle chambered in .300 Blackout that folds in half, is very lightweight and somehow still manages to be accurate, quiet and—brace yourself—affordable.

That’s right. In a world of $3,000 ARs that can read your pulse and brew your coffee (okay, almost), the Rossi LWC is a breath of minimalist, utilitarian air.

Simple Done Smart

The Rossi LWC, short for “Lightweight Carbine,” is built on a break-action, single-shot platform. You pull a lever, open the action, drop in a round, close it and you’re in business. Is it basic? Sure. But it’s also reliable, nearly impossible to screw up and as legal as it gets in restrictive jurisdictions. And with a suppressor it’s stupid quiet.

The latest iteration sports a folding stock, which is a game changer for backpackers, truck guns or anyone who appreciates rifles that store like origami. You also get a threaded 16.5-inch barrel ready for a suppressor, and a Pic rail up top for optics. At just over 5 pounds, it’s lighter than most youth rifles and still grown-up enough to get the job done.

How’s It Shoot?

Spoiler: better than it should at this price.

Most of the praise so far has gone to the Rossi LWC in .350 Legend, which has pulled off sub-2-inch groups at 100 yards with the right ammo. Based on an afternoon at the range with the .300 Blackout, I have no reason to doubt that it delivers similar results—especially since you’re likely pairing it with red dots (as I did) or low-power scopes and keeping shots inside 150 yards.

It’s not a precision PRS rifle. But it also costs about the same as a decent dinner date, and won’t ghost you afterward.

Hunting in Stealth Mode

This is where the Rossi LWC in .300 Blackout earns its keep.

With supersonic loads, you’ve got a light-recoiling, brush-ready deer rifle. Swap in subsonic rounds and a suppressor, and you’ve got a whisper-quiet hog buster or small game tool that won’t scare off every critter in the zip code. Perfect for blinds, short treks or thick cover where maneuverability matters more than mag capacity.

Sure, it’s a single shot—but that forces a little discipline. You’re not dumping a mag on a sounder of hogs. You’re picking your shot and making it count. And if you need a fast follow-up, you can pocket a few rounds on a buttstock shell holder and get surprisingly quick with practice.

Final Verdict: The Rifle You Didn’t Know You Wanted

The Rossi LWC is what happens when simplicity meets smart design. It’s not tactical. It’s not high-end. But it is fun, surprisingly capable and perfect for folks who appreciate a good bargain that doesn’t feel like a compromise.

It’s also a reminder that you don’t need a semi-auto rifle with a $2,000 optic to take game ethically and effectively. Sometimes, one shot really is enough.

Rossi LWC Specs

• Caliber: .300 Blackout
• Action: Break Open
• Capacity: 1 round
• Sights: Picatinny Rail
• Barrel Length: 16.5”
• Overall Length: 31.5
• Weight: 5.24 lbs. 
• Twist: 1:8” RH
• Stock: Black polymer
• Finish: Black Oxide
• MSRP: $333.99
• UPC: 7-54908-34120-7

Tags: .300 blackout, lightweight rifles, Rossi, single shot rifles