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Baikal MP-161K

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-161K Rifle Review

The Baikal MP-161K is a semi-automatic rifle manufactured by the Russian company Baikal. It is chambered for .22 LR, .22 WRM, and .17 HMR. The rifle is equipped with a protrusive cocking indicator that lets the user know when the rifle is ready to fire. The standard iron sights are preinstalled and adjustable, making it easy to get on target quickly. The ejection port automatically stays open after the last shot is fired, making it easier to clear the rifle or reload it.

The MP-161K features an ergonomic design, with rubber inserts on the forearm, buttpad, and hand grip. The polymer stock is lightweight and durable, making the rifle easy to handle. The standard magazine can hold up to 10 rounds, providing ample capacity for most shooting scenarios.

The rifle also has a small circular knob safety that blocks the trigger and protrudes through the trigger guard, providing an extra layer of security. Additionally, it has a weaver rail on the top of the receiver for mounting purposes, making it easy to add accessories like a scope or red dot sight. The cheek pad is height adjustable for an optimal shooting experience, which makes it easy to find the right fit for the shooter.

Baikal MP-161K

Figure 1: Baikal MP-161K, chambered for .22 LR (Source: https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2010/11/baikal-mp161k-carbine/)

Baikal MP-161K Calibers

The rifle is chambered for the following calibers:

.17 HMR
.22 LR
.22 WMR

Baikal MP-161K comes with a weaver rail on the top of the receiver which is suitable for installing scope mounts.

The receiver of Baikal MP-161K

Figure 2: The receiver of Baikal MP-161K, chambered for .22 LR (https://www.proxibid.com/Firearms-Military-Artifacts/Firearms/Baikal-Model-MP-161K-22-LR-Rifle-New-in-Box-Semi-Auto-with-One-Magazine-Imported-By-USSG-Ser/lotinformation/53181533)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal Baikal MP-161K

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal Baikal MP-161K

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 Baikal MP-161K are the following:

All rifles with a weaver rail for mounting purposes

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal Baikal MP-161K

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 Baikal MP-161K are the following:

All rifles with a weaver rail for mounting purposes

Best Scope Mounts for Baikal Baikal MP-161K

Fixed Scope Mounts for Baikal Baikal MP-161K

This fixed mounting solution is manufactured by the renowned German company Henneberger and will fit perfectly on your Baikal MP-161K. The rings are made from high-quality aluminum and come with a 30-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Baikal Baikal MP-161K

Detachable and repeatable scope mounts offer a great level of convenience for shooters as they allow the user to easily remove and reattach their scope, without losing zero. If you are looking for such a mounting solution for your scope, we recommend this one-piece INNOMOUNT with 30 mm rings. It is made of durable aluminum and comes with a 10-year warranty.

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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.

Please send us an email for more information. You can contact us here: info@optics-trade.eu

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Pivot mounts are a special kind of repeatable mounts that are especially popular in Europe and mainly produced by European manufacturers. Most notable among them are German Companies like EAW (Ernst Apel Wurzburg), Recknagel, Henneberger and MAK. These Companies were also among the first to produce mounts of this type. Non German companies like Rusan are also following this trend.

Main benefits of pivot mounts, or swing mounts as they are sometimes called are:

100% repeatability,
very quick and easy detaching and reattaching,
extremely durable; most mounts of this kind are tested on 10000 or more reattachments,
size and weight; light and small, elegant.

There are also some minor weaknesses that such mounts posses and they are: they are usually more expensive than other types of mounts, the installation on the rifle should be done by a skilled gunsmith and most of these mounts are higher than 14 mm.

A distinct feature of pivot/swing mounts is the way the scope attaches to the rifle. The front foot of the mount on the scope is inserted in the front base under a 90 degrees angle to the barrel. Then the entire scope is pivoted around the front base until it is locked into position by the rear base.

Pivot mounts of all types enable windage correction on the rear base at the time of the mounts installation. There are three main types of pivot mounts which are distinguished by the type of the rear base:

EAW style rear base: produced by EAW and Rusan,
Dovetail rail base: produced by Recknagel, Henneberger, MAK and others.
Leupold type rear base

Different Types of Pivot Mounts

Baikal MP-161K

The History of Baikal

Baikal MP-161K Rifle Review

Baikal MP-161K Calibers

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal Baikal MP-161K

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal Baikal MP-161K

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal Baikal MP-161K

Best Scope Mounts for Baikal Baikal MP-161K

Fixed Scope Mounts for Baikal Baikal MP-161K

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Baikal Baikal MP-161K

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EAW pivot mount - lever lock, 30 mm, Steyr Scout

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Baikal MP-161K

The History of Baikal

Baikal MP-161K Rifle Review

Baikal MP-161K Calibers

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal Baikal MP-161K

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal Baikal MP-161K

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal Baikal MP-161K

Best Scope Mounts for Baikal Baikal MP-161K

Fixed Scope Mounts for Baikal Baikal MP-161K

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Baikal Baikal MP-161K

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

EAW pivot mount - lever lock, 30 mm, Steyr Scout

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