Thread: rossi vs baikal single shots

Single cal, still the Baikal...

Just too many complaints about cases stuck, action not opening etc with the Rossi to feel comfortable with the quality.

Had a look at the Rossi this morning, The little "wings" on the fore-end look pretty weak. Sights are plastic fantastic compared to metal. Lock-up wise I'd say the Baikal is more solid. The Russian barrels are also known to be surprisingly accurate.

If you're getting it for a bush gun, do yourself a favour and get skinner sights. NZ$150 landed for front blade and rimfire dovetail rear. The front blade can do with a bit of thinning.

If you absolutely have to put a scope on it, the Rossi is easier, comes with a rail. Reloaders sell a single piece mount and rings thingy, for the Baikal, but eye relief can be tricky.