Threw caution to the wind and bought a new double rifle

I am still wondering why they don't import the Baikal 9.3X74R double into Canada?

Almost bought one of the 30-06. Had it in my hands, but just can't trust a rimless cartridge in their SXS double.

Ted
 
^ wonder if they make one for the Russian market in 7.62x54r, would be fun with 203 grain softpoints.

I was offered a 30-06 on trade but I was worried about the regulation. If I get the chance again and have the funds I will probably scoop one up and see if a gunsmith can lock it into a regulated state...
 
conor_90 said:
^ wonder if they make one for the Russian market in 7.62x54r, would be fun with 203 grain softpoints.

I was offered a 30-06 on trade but I was worried about the regulation. If I get the chance again and have the funds I will probably scoop one up and see if a gunsmith can lock it into a regulated state...
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They only make them currently in 308. 3006 and 45/70. The regulation is via jack screw between the barrels. I have one in 45/70 which I really like since it is quite light to carry, however I only use it with moderate loads with 405 grain bullets, however the rifle is strong enough to be used with much heavier loads.
 
Superbrad said:
Very interested to hear the range report on this one... I have owned a few baikals over the years.... My biggest concern would be barrel alignment.....
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Mine has been great. Horizontal spread is controlled by the jack screw. When I use factory Remington ammo the vertical grouping is less then an inch at 75 yards and just shy of 2" wide for 2 shots from each barrel. My reloads land perfectly on top of each other just 3.5" higher than one another. It works for me as its right on out to 75 yards with one and right on at 150 with the other. At the 20 yards or less I expect to use the rifle it doesn't matter which barrel I use. My hand loads are 250-300 fps faster than what it was regulated for. I've pushed 405 gr bullets to nearly 1900 fps and recoil had you starring at the sky and you could really notice the torque left or right. At 1550 fps its like 3" shells in a light 410. It's a joy to shoot and carry. Also if I run out of ammo I can use it as a club or boat paddle. I love mine
 
brybenn said:
Mine has been great. Horizontal spread is controlled by the jack screw. When I use factory Remington ammo the vertical grouping is less then an inch at 75 yards and just shy of 2" wide for 2 shots from each barrel. My reloads land perfectly on top of each other just 3.5" higher than one another. It works for me as its right on out to 75 yards with one and right on at 150 with the other. At the 20 yards or less I expect to use the rifle it doesn't matter which barrel I use. My hand loads are 250-300 fps faster than what it was regulated for. I've pushed 405 gr bullets to nearly 1900 fps and recoil had you starring at the sky and you could really notice the torque left or right. At 1550 fps its like 3" shells in a light 410. It's a joy to shoot and carry. Also if I run out of ammo I can use it as a club or boat paddle. I love mine
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That's very good to hear.... I have actually had nothing but good experience with baikals.... They are built like tanks whatever the platform.... Was a bit worried the double wouldn't be accurate as most baikals I have had seem built for durability and not precision....

The .45-70 interests me, as I like the idea of the cartridge but am not really a lever guy....
 
I'm totally into the 45-70 = I load from T/C Contender pressure levels with 250gr - 430gr bullets and 300gr - 550gr bullets at 1895GS/Encore pressures but have no interest in a blued rifle so I have passed on the Baikal sxs's so far.

Very interesting concept though and I would like to hear more reviews on these rifles.
 
Camp Cook said:
I'm totally into the 45-70 = I load from T/C Contender pressure levels with 250gr - 430gr bullets and 300gr - 550gr bullets at 1895GS/Encore pressures but have no interest in a blued rifle so I have passed on the Baikal sxs's so far.

Very interesting concept though and I would like to hear more reviews on these rifles.
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http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/reviews/rifle/baikal-mp-221-45-70-double-rifle-review

The following link leads to posts about using this rifle with heavier loads, like Buffalo Bore

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/2819861/all/45_70_side_by_side
 
Just realized that the Baikal 45-70 looks almost identical to my Baikal 12 gauge SxS that I used to use in Cowboy action competitions.
 
The baikal double is very slim, I don't know if it's built on a 20 or 28 gauge frame but it almost looks like a sxs 410
 
They're built on a 12 ga frame. I have a ij58 in 12 ga that fits me perfectly. Both guns swing about the same. I truly wanted a Chapuis double but bought the baikal and paid for half a new truck instead. I wanted a rifle i could use and not cry if I scratched it. I may still buy a nice VC or Chapuis eventually. I'll never afford a HH royal. The baikal for what it is it does its job. Triggers are a bit stiff as usual for any baikal. The action is stiff and requires a little effort to open enough to clear the rims but when I've needed it it worked and killed a black bear at 12' that was coming at me faster then I've ever seen an animal move. It's light and swings fast. It's repeatable. Just remember the jack screw clicks are in cm not inches. Both barrels are very accurate. But best of all its a working man's double rifle and not too many hunters will ever experience hunting with a double let alone own one and that's where the baikal shines. $900+ tax at most places. That's a box of good cigars and a bottle of scotch or a good night at sundowners
They aren't in the same league as a Merkel or Holland and Holland and the fit and finish may be rough. They're not engraved and the wood is just plain straight grain but they will go bang and I doubt the bears I've shot cared what brand fired the big ass chunk of lead thru them.
 
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