Thread: Single shot take down rifle

I have a black plastic Baikal .308 that I will never part with, it goes nearly everywhere with me, great for when I go on holiday with the missus I can sneak off for a morning hunt.
Its a good shooter which I also use as my mountain bike rifle, butt in backpack, barrel tied along top of frame, mint, it kills deer.
Use a cheap $20 on Trademe 1 piece air rifle mount like Tim Talons top picture, it takes 10 minutes with a file and wood chisel owwww! to modify.
I am waiting delivery on another the same but in .222 which I just bought on trade me I am sure it will also be a keeper.
Just because you cant read about Baikal in American mags and forums doesnt mean they are not great with a little loving.
Generally you must full length size and close the action briskly otherwise the safety interlocking thingy slows the firing pin going forward and causes misfires.
You can decock the action and safely carry loaded and squeeze the lever to recock when you have identified your target, take the stock off and have a look for yourself. The internal hammer is some millimetres back from the firing pin when decocked.
These are hunting rifles and like nearly all singleshots they will string vertically after 10 or so shots which can confuse and exasperate on heavy range sessions, take your time and enjoy.
Cheers Peter