TOZ shotguns
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TOZ makes 3 different over/unders, 2 semiautos and a bolt action single barrel. www.tulatoz.ru
If you are looking at the o/u shotguns : only the Toz-120 and the Toz-34 were imported here. The former (heavier) is more suitable for heavy volume target shooting, while the Toz-34 model (lighter) is best for upland game hunting.
The only autoloader that was imported is the gas operated, long action MC-21 model. The bolt action MC-20 is also available.
I have a few of these shotties and have been pleased with them all. Otherwise my username would have been different
If you are looking at the o/u shotguns : only the Toz-120 and the Toz-34 were imported here. The former (heavier) is more suitable for heavy volume target shooting, while the Toz-34 model (lighter) is best for upland game hunting.
The only autoloader that was imported is the gas operated, long action MC-21 model. The bolt action MC-20 is also available.
I have a few of these shotties and have been pleased with them all. Otherwise my username would have been different
It is easy and difficult at the same time. You have to be carefull not to scratch the walnut on the fore-arm.
Follow these steps:
-Have the small thingy on the right side of the receiver on the "down" position.
-Make sure that the ejectors/extractors are all the way out.
-Hold the barrel part and receiver part in each hand at an angle less than 90 degrees.
-Insert the circular "hills" that are on the barrel part into the circular "valleys" on the receiver side and with a circular rotational motion close the firearm.
-Put back the thingy on the right side of the receiver back to the horizontal position.
- Go and shoot some targets.
You will get used to it after repeating the process a few times. Take your time and be carefull not to scratch the fore-arm with the receiver.
Good luck.
Thanks, great instructions and it worked. I didn't have the extractors pulled out, and didn't have the tab on the side pushed down. The gun feels and lifts great. I've had sxs before but never over/unders, and look forward to trying it out. Thanks again.
From what I've seen, TOZ and Baikal can make some decent products. Baikal, especially, is underrated, IMO. (TOZ actually makes more of the higher grades, but doesn't get maligned as much as Baikal - hence Baikal is more underrated.)
Both these brands produce solidly built, reliable shotguns. TOZ-branded models are usually better finished than Baikal, but both brands appear to keep their prices low by minimizing finishing labour. By comparison to much more expensive brands, metal tends to be roughly finished and wood poorly fitted. This is probably what has led to the less than stellar reputation of these 2 brands.
Despite their reputation, though, they are usually a very good buy for the price. The Chinese competition, for example, offers clones made from poor quality wood and metal at comparable prices.
Last year, I purchased 2 Baikal SXS with double triggers and open hammers - one in 16 ga. and one in 20 ga. Both the wood to metal fit and the finish on these guns left much to be desired. I spent a little time fine tuning the fit on the 16 ga and refinished the stocks. The result was very satisfying. It has become one of my favorites in the uplands. This winter, I'll do the same to the 20 ga and you won't recognise it, either.
Due to the general perception of these brands, I'd say be careful not to pay too much because you may not be able to get it back. On the other hand, you may not want to sell it, anyway.
Both these brands produce solidly built, reliable shotguns. TOZ-branded models are usually better finished than Baikal, but both brands appear to keep their prices low by minimizing finishing labour. By comparison to much more expensive brands, metal tends to be roughly finished and wood poorly fitted. This is probably what has led to the less than stellar reputation of these 2 brands.
Despite their reputation, though, they are usually a very good buy for the price. The Chinese competition, for example, offers clones made from poor quality wood and metal at comparable prices.
Last year, I purchased 2 Baikal SXS with double triggers and open hammers - one in 16 ga. and one in 20 ga. Both the wood to metal fit and the finish on these guns left much to be desired. I spent a little time fine tuning the fit on the 16 ga and refinished the stocks. The result was very satisfying. It has become one of my favorites in the uplands. This winter, I'll do the same to the 20 ga and you won't recognise it, either.
Due to the general perception of these brands, I'd say be careful not to pay too much because you may not be able to get it back. On the other hand, you may not want to sell it, anyway.
