Baikal 121 Lis

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 121 Lis

The Baikal 121 Lis is a single-shot hunting rifle and a successor of the Baikal MP-18MH. Like the MP-18MH, it is available in a wide range of designs and calibers, making it a versatile option for hunters. The rifle is equipped with either a wooden or high-strength polymer handguard and buttstock.

The rifle features a horizontally adjustable pillar rear sight and a vertically adjustable front sight, which allows the shooter to make precise adjustments for windage and elevation. Additionally, the rifle features a Picatinny base on the upper side of the receiver for mounting an optic sight, which is useful for shooting at longer distances. The cocking indicator is positioned on the right upper side of the action. The trigger mechanism is built into the receiver of the gun, which provides a smooth and consistent trigger pull. The rifle also features a locking lever, which extends from the rear end of the trigger guard and is used to open and load or unload the rifle.

There is a rubber recoil pad at the rear end of the stock, which helps to absorb some of the recoil and makes the rifle more comfortable to shoot.

Baikal 121 Lis

Figure 1: Baikal 121 Lis, chambered .308 Win. (Source: https://kalashnikov.market/product/12003/baikal-121-lis-.308-win-600-mm-orex)

Baikal 121 Lis Calibers

The rifle is available in the following calibers:

.223 Rem.
.308 Win.
7.62x39
7.62x54 R
9x19
9x18 Makarov

Baikal 121 Lis comes with a Picatinny rail on the top of the receiver which is suitable for installing scope mounts.

The receiver of Baikal 121 Lis

Figure 2: The receiver of Baikal 121 Lis, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://kalashnikov.market/product/12003/baikal-121-lis-.308-win-600-mm-orex)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 121 Lis

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 121 Lis

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 121 Lis are the following:

All rifles with a Picatinny rail for mounting purposes

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 121 Lis

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 121 Lis are the following:

All rifles with a Picatinny rail for mounting purposes

Best Scope Mounts for Baikal 121 Lis

Fixed Scope Mounts for Baikal 121 Lis

This one-piece mount manufactured by the German company Recknagel 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 121 Lis.

Detachable Repeatable Mounts for Baikal 121 Lis

If you are looking for a detachable scope mount for your Baikal 121 Lis, this one-piece scope mount manufactured by Warne might suit your needs. The dual quick detach lever allows for fast installation and removal.

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Airguns or pellet guns (the name comes from projectiles they shoot – pellets) are popular among all generations of people with a variety of different interests.

They are used for

plinking,
hunting,
sport competitions etc.

All these activities demand variety of different airguns. A lot of these applications do not require a rifle scope for using an air gun, but some of them do – especially hunting or long range shooting.

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General Features of Airgun Scope Mounts

It is common to almost all airguns that they have 11 mm dovetail on the receiver. This dovetail is full length and it is used for mounting a rifle scope or diopter. Such dovetails are basically the same as on the rimfire rifles (.22 calibre). It is important to know that they share the same mounting platform and this is why we can found airgun scope mounts also on rimfire rifles and normally, similar scopes are used on both types of rifles.

When thinking of mounting a rifle scope on the airgun, we have to consider that spring powered airguns have strong recoil in both directions. This is why the robustness and rigidness of the mounts is extremely important (especially with spring powered airguns). This problem is not the case with rimfire rifles, where recoil is very mild.

Mostly, these mounts are made from aluminium and can also have a screw that serves as recoil stopper. The screw can be placed vertically, but with the two part design scope mounts, screw can be placed horizontally. Although, majority of airgun scope mounts comes without recoil notches. There are two options available for mounting the scope on the airgun monoblock scope mount: 25.4 mm (1’’) or 30 mm rings. Other dimensions can also be found, however - they are extremely rare.

Normally, airgun mounts are affordable and in most cases fixed. Detachable airgun scope mounts are usually very rare. However, the most affordable airgun mounts are also the ones from the lowest quality (although, sufficient) and high quality mounts can be expensive, too.

Adjustable inclination on the rifle scope mounts is advisable, usable and a lot of times needed (because of the imperfections of different parts – rifle, mount, rings and dovetail). Some of the mounts also have recoil buffer available. There are also available shock absorbing recoil buffers that can be bought separately and installed behind the scope mount and help to absorb recoil.

BKL 0.6" Long Dovetail Rings, 30 mm

BKL 0.6" Long Dovetail Rings, 30 mm

Monoblock Scope Mounts for Airguns

Monoblock scope mounts for airguns are definitely more reliable than two piece scope mounts. This is normally because they can handle recoil much better. They are robust, rigid, hard and they offer great clamping surface for the dovetail. However, with monoblock scope mounts, setting the proper eye relief might be an issue in some cases. Also, monoblock mounts are almost always more expensive than similar two piece mounts. Clamping surface on the rail which is connected to the rings in one piece is usually higher than it can be with comparable two piece mounts. This might also be an disadvantage, worth mentioning.

One Part and Two Part Design of Airgun Scope Mounts

When we are talking about two piece solutions of airgun mounts, we should not forget to mention some of the differences between one part and two part design of these mounts. One part design is easier to produce, therefore these mounts are cheaper as a rule. Versatility with one part design of scope mounts is normally poor. More options of mounting a scope are normally available with two part design scope mounts. It is good to know that airgun scope mounts for rifle scopes with rail systems are not usual (actually, they are rare). If they are available, they are normally available with two part design of scope mounts. Example for such mount could be Recknagel’s tip off mount for 11 mm dovetail on the bottom and with Zeiss rail option (ZM/VM) on the top. They also offer a LM rail version of these mounts.

Baikal 121 Lis

The History of Baikal

Baikal 121 Lis

Baikal 121 Lis Calibers

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 121 Lis

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 121 Lis

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 121 Lis

Best Scope Mounts for Baikal 121 Lis

Fixed Scope Mounts for Baikal 121 Lis

Detachable Repeatable Mounts for Baikal 121 Lis

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Baikal 121 Lis

The History of Baikal

Baikal 121 Lis

Baikal 121 Lis Calibers

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 121 Lis

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 121 Lis

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 121 Lis

Best Scope Mounts for Baikal 121 Lis

Fixed Scope Mounts for Baikal 121 Lis

Detachable Repeatable Mounts for Baikal 121 Lis

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

Hawke 9-11mm Match Mounts, 25.4mm (1 inch), medium

Hawke 9-11mm Match Mounts, 25.4mm (1 inch), high

Hawke 9-11mm Match Mounts, 25.4mm (1 inch), low

UTG Compensation Mount for RWS Airgun with T06 Trigger

General Features of Airgun Scope Mounts

Monoblock Scope Mounts for Airguns

One Part and Two Part Design of Airgun Scope Mounts

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