Baikal MP-18MH

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The History of Baikal

During the Second World War, the Izhevsky Mekhanichesky Zavod or Izhmekh Mechanical Plant manufactured a vast number of Tokarev 1933 pistols, Nagant 1895 revolvers, Degtyaryov and Simonov anti-tank rifles, as well as various other military armaments, such as rocket launchers.

The history of the Baikal brand starts in the early 1960s when Izhmekh began supplying hunting shotguns for export under the trademark "Baikal." The brand name, which later became synonymous with civilian firearms and other gear produced by IZHMEKH, was created by Leonard Vasev and featured a memorable logo that is still well-recognized around the world today. One of the first models they began exporting under that trademark was the double-barrel shotgun IZh-54.

In the year 1963, Raznoexport, a Soviet government export organization, was granted the rights to use the iconic name and logo associated with the brand. The Baikal name was applied to all Soviet firearms and ammunition exported by Raznoexport from that point on. The Izhevsk Mechanical Plant was once again allowed to use the brand name and logo after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

In the 1970s, the company began with the production of PSM and IZh-35 pistols. Baikal became famous for their MP series like the MP-18, MP-135, MP-43 and various other models such as Baikal 121 Lis, 145 Los etc.

In 2004, Remington Arms Company signed a contract to buy Baikal firearms and began selling them in the USA. This allowed the brand to expand its reach and gain more popularity in North America, selling the imported models under various names such as Remington Spartan 100 which stood for IZh-18 or Remington Spartan 210 which was a different name for the IZh-43-1S. However, in 2023, the plant and company Baikal Arms still operate in Russia and are currently under the ownership of Kalashnikov Concern.

Baikal MP-18MH Rifle Review

The Baikal MP-18MH is a lightweight classic single-shot carbine that is suitable for all types of hunting. It comes at an affordable price and is equipped with either a wooden or high-strength polymer handguard and buttstock. The rifle features a short flat top 12 mm dovetail on the top of the receiver for scope mounting purposes and a cross-bolt style safety mechanism in the form of a circular knob that blocks the trigger and is placed inside the trigger guard.

Additionally, there is a cocking indicator on the rear side of the receiver that lets the user know when the rifle is cocked and ready to fire. The rifle is re-branded as the Remington SPR (Spartan) 18 for the US market. It comes with a milled steel receiver, spiral fluted barrel, and a built-in trigger mechanism. The locking lever extends from the rear of the trigger guard and is used to break open the action to load or unload the rifle.

The front sight can be adjusted for elevation and the rear sight can be adjusted for windage. Additionally, the rifle also comes with a rubber recoil pad at the rear end of the stock.

Baikal MP-18MH

Figure 1: Baikal MP-18MH, chambered for .223 Rem. (Source: https://www.guncity.com/223-baikal-mp-18mh-single-shot-blued-wood-349448)

Baikal MP-18MH Calibers

The rifle is available in the following calibers:

5.6x39
.222 Rem.
.223 Rem.
.243 Win.
.270 Win.
.308 Win.
7.62x51
.30-06 Spr.
7.62x53 R
7.62x39
7.62x54 R
9.3x74 R

Baikal MP-18MH comes with a milled 12 mm dovetail on the top of the receiver which is suitable for installing scope mounts.

The receiver of Brno MP-18MH

Figure 2: The receiver of Baikal MP-18MH, chambered for .223 Rem. (Source: https://primarmi.it/en/product/baikal-carbine-izh-18mh/)

The mounting surface of Baikal MP-18MH

A: /

B: /

C: /

D: 12 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: /

R1: Prisma 12 mm

R2: Prisma 12 mm

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal MP-18MH

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal MP-18MH

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension. Rifles that have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Baikal MP-18MH are the following:

All rifles featuring 12 mm flat top dovetail

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal MP-18MH

For two-piece mounts to be interchangeable, the mounting surfaces of the rifle must match in every dimension except the action length which can vary. Rifles that have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Baikal MP-18MH are the following:

All rifles featuring 12 mm flat top dovetail

Best Scope Mounts for Baikal MP-18MH

Fixed Scope Mounts for Baikal MP-18MH

This one-piece mount manufactured by the German company MAK is perfect for break-barrel rifles. It is simple to install, reliable, and recoil resistant. This, combined with an affordable price, makes it one of the most suitable fixed-scope mounting solutions for Baikal MP-18MH.

Detachable Repeatable Mounts for Baikal MP-18MH

If you are in the market for a repeatable scope mount, we highly recommend this Innomount mounting solution for the Baikal MP-18MH. It is made of high-quality aluminum which ensures durability and stability for your scope. The detachable and repeatable design allows for easy installation and removal of the scope, and the repeatability ensures that your zero will be maintained even after removing and re-installing the scope.

Picatinny Rails for Baikal MP-18MH

The Picatinny design allows for a wide range of optics to be mounted on the rifle, providing a lot of flexibility for the user. We recommend this Contessa steel Picatinny rail which comes with a 30-year warranty and is a perfect fit for your Baikal MP-18MH.

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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