Baikal 145 Los

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 145 Los Rifle Review

The Baikal 145 Los rifle is a newer model of the well-regarded Los carbine, which is considered the first Soviet hunting rifle not intended for military use. Designed in the early 1960s, the Los bolt-action rifle has maintained a reputation for being a dependable, accurate, and straightforward firearm for hunting. The Baikal 145 Los, manufactured by Baikal, was announced in 2017 and began production in 2018.

The 145 Los has a chrome-plated bore and chamber, as well as a backplate made up of both a dampener and a plastic heel. The bolt of the rifle has three locking lugs that securely lock up with the action housing, and the bolt handle has a firing angle of 60 degrees, allowing for easy operation and fast repeating between shots.

Additionally, the rifle has a free-floating barrel and comes with a pre-installed Picatinny rail for mounting purposes. The barrel length of the 145 Los is 550 mm (21.65-inch) and it has a detachable single-stack magazine that can hold up to 4 cartridges. The safety catch is positioned on the breechblock stem and is easily operated by the thumb.

Baikal 145 Los

Figure 1: Baikal 145 Los, chambered for .223 Rem. (Source: https://www.all4shooters.com/en/hunting/rifles/kalashnikov-concern-takes-pre-orders-for-baikal-145-los/)

Baikal 145 Los Calibers

The rifle is available in the following calibers:

.223 Rem.
.308 Win.

Baikal 145 Los comes with a Picatinny rail on the top of the receiver which is suitable for installing scope mounts.

The receiver of Baikal 145 Los

Figure 2: The receiver of Baikal 145 Los, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://www.all4shooters.com/en/hunting/rifles/kalashnikov-concern-takes-pre-orders-for-baikal-145-los/)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 145 Los

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 145 Los

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 145 Los are the following:

All rifles with a Picatinny rail for mounting purposes

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 145 Los

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 145 Los are the following:

All rifles with a Picatinny rail for mounting purposes

Best Scope Mounts for Baikal 145 Los

Fixed Scope Mounts for Baikal 145 Los

We recommend these 30 mm Light Contessa rings for your Baikal 145 Los rifle if you are looking for a quality fixed scope mounting solution. These rings ensure sturdiness and reliability, while they also come at a relatively affordable price. They are made of high-quality aluminum and come with a 10-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Baikal 145 Los

This EAW one-piece mount earned our top recommendation for a detachable repeatable scope mount for Baikal 145 Los. It is reliable and extremely versatile and is thus a great choice for your rifle. It is manufactured in Germany, made of steel, and comes with a 30-year warranty.

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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 145 Los

The History of Baikal

Baikal 145 Los Rifle Review

Baikal 145 Los Calibers

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 145 Los

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 145 Los

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 145 Los

Best Scope Mounts for Baikal 145 Los

Fixed Scope Mounts for Baikal 145 Los

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Baikal 145 Los

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Baikal 145 Los

The History of Baikal

Baikal 145 Los Rifle Review

Baikal 145 Los Calibers

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 145 Los

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 145 Los

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 145 Los

Best Scope Mounts for Baikal 145 Los

Fixed Scope Mounts for Baikal 145 Los

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Baikal 145 Los

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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