Anyone used either and reckon one is better? Im looking at one and the rossis are coming up on special.
Do they shoot fine or a bit shit?
cheers
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Anyone used either and reckon one is better? Im looking at one and the rossis are coming up on special.
Do they shoot fine or a bit shit?
cheers
I like my Rossi Pumba but the open sights are crap plastic, I think I can get decent replacements but not cheap I think?
Baikal, it will work properly, and its Russian!
And the Baikal can be had in some cool calibers on special order like 9.3x64
I have just gone threw the same thing after talking to the local gun smith I have ordered a harrington and Richardson
Handi rifle
Do you mean the 9,3x74rQuote:
Originally Posted by john m
No but also that one
the list
9.3x74r
308 win
7.62x53r
5.6x50r
7x57r
7x65r
222 rem
5.6x39
223 rem
9x53r
7.62x54r
30-06 springfield
8x57 jrs
270 win
243 win
9.3x64 brenneke
45-70 govt
+1 for the Russian
Takes apart, fits into a daypack. Built like a brick shithouse. Good accuracy.
Only thing I can fault is the trigger, pretty agricultural.
Always wanted a 45-70. Not even sure why:D
Rossi can shoot pretty accurately, if they function that is.
Workmanship is Poos.
I would not recommend unless you like to tinker.
their single shot rifles are accurate and have a wonderfully strong action.they are outstanding value.great guns. the 7.62 x 39 is a great gun.takes a suppressor and the ammo's cheap.
how long is the barrel segment once its broken down?Quote:
Originally Posted by ebf
I had my barrel cut down to 18 inches, can't remember what the standard length was ? 22 or 24 inches I guess.
Stock part is 20 inches.
If you use a scope it will stick out behind the back part of the barrel and add length. Skinner sights on mine.
I was goin to put up photo of Rossi in pack form but discovered my phone no longer has a sd card :what::(
Must have come out when it blew to bits on the workshop floor this morning.
VC, this the pic ya looking for ?
http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...html#post44103
I have a Rossi in 223 supressed and it is a pleasure to shoot, although I would prefer a Baikal for the fact it doesn't have the hammer hanging out the back.
Do you reckon if you got 2 baikals in 9.3 x 74r and glued them together you could say you had a double rifle? :p
Bet your PH wouldn't be very impressed!
You could or just get a baikal double rifleQuote:
Originally Posted by Spudattack
Yea that was itQuote:
Originally Posted by ebf
Yeah I would be looking at chopping and suppressing it with a 2-7 scope for the tight bits
Can't believe I am saying this, but the Rossi deal at Gunshitty is pretty sweet. 399 for the rifle puts in on par with Baikal price, and 149 for second barrel !
223/308 or 22-250/7-08 would cover you for just about anything.
Baikal do a double in 45/70. Reloaders sell them for $1249 Baikal MP-221 ARTEMIDA 45/70Quote:
Originally Posted by Spudattack
Here is a video review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbIM...kyzm7lQ7P0rzzg
I've never had a problem with either Gun City or my Rossi Pomba. Purchases are always a simple thing from the Christ Church franchise. I identify what it is that I want, the price I'm willing to pay, click the button and in two or three days it arrives in or on my rural post box every time, albeit much to my wife's dismay.Quote:
Originally Posted by ebf
The 44 Rossi digests anything from 180 gr lead to 300gr CMJ without a hitch and rings gongs with all the authority of a rifle costing $300. Couldn't ask for more.
What would you buy with prices being the same?Quote:
Originally Posted by ebf
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.
The barrel length I measured for the Baikal was 23.5" and there is nothing left behind the bolt face unless it is scoped. I'll have a play with the trigger and once sorted will get it shortened and threaded.Quote:
Originally Posted by scoped
How do youcock the baikal do you just chamber and close or is there a lever or something you press .?
Closing the open action cocks it.
You can decock while closed by taking up pressure on the lever under the grip and pulling the trigger and slowly releasing the lever Practise with empty chamber ...
Scoped,where are you based ?
The first part of the squeeze on the lever cocks it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ebf
yeah Ideally it would be nice to have some sort of semi readiness otherwise hunting with and fumbling round with loading while trying to be quiet and sneaking around would be hard work
It has a fully functional and effective safety, just like 99% of modern rifles...
You could also decock it, and just cock it using the lever like GM said.
No when you squeeze the lever to open itQuote:
Originally Posted by ebf
That is what cocks the action
Have you thought about the falling block rugars? They seem pretty sweet although quite a bit more $
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I have a rossi 357 mag pretty accurate but as others has said built cheep
but hay I payed $299 brand new so what do you expect cant have ya cake and eat it to....... its just a toy if im serous I grab something better out the safe
if you want a real good single shot then spend the money and buy a H&R or TC
if you want a cheeper gun to play round with then ether the rossi or baikal
@john m have you ordered one in special calibres or know anyone that has? Would love one in one of the medium bore metrics, 8x57, 9.3x64 etcQuote:
Originally Posted by john m
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No I dont know anyone who has but the one that would interest me is the 9.3 x 74r. The rimmed case was made for break open guns and has all the power any sane person needs without the heavy recoil. May still be lively in a single shot but you never feel it when hunting. Very popular in Europe, Africa, buffalo and samber hunters in Aussie,bear moose and elk in North America and I love my 9.3x62 ( same ballistics ) for big reds and pigs here. I approched H&F about a Tikka T3 in x62 for a mate, no problem they wanted a deposit and the wait would have been about 6 months.