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.

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Introduction

In recent years we can observe that a trend of Picatinny rail has become widespread and global. It is driven by the NATO standardized rails, more commonly known as the Picatinny rail standard. Picatinny rail being the New Jersey Arsenal that developed it in 1995.

These mounting options are revolutionary. The biggest and best advantage being that the Picatinny rail can be used its entire length and not bordered to a few pre-designed slots like for example the Weaver rail standard was before.

The other main advantage is the ease of use and interchangeability. If a product is meant for a Picatinny rail design it will fit all Picatinny-rails, no matter the manufacturer or date of production.

Picatinny/Weaver Rail

Picatinny Rail and Weaver rail profile

Design

The Picatinny rail is almost exclusively crafted from a single piece of metal (in some cases aluminum). In this manner, the axis of the Picatinny rail is perfectly straight and aligned with the axis of the firearm. Therefore the rifle scope which is mounted onto this kind of configuration is certainly aligned with the rifle / gun and the trajectory of the ammunition.

Weaver rail design on the other hand is usually manufactured in two separate pieces, greatly increasing the possibilities for the axis to be crooked, overlapping, and out of line.

It is always harder to align two separate pieces to a third line than it is to align one piece to another. In this way, the lapping of two mounting rings on a single-piece Picatinny rail is no longer required.

The single-piece rail will assure that both rings are perfectly aligned to each other and that no unwished stress is transferred to the riflescope.

Picatinny compare to Weaver Rail

The Picatinny rail itself is an evolutionary step forward from the older Weaver rail. The main difference between Picatinny rail and Weaver rail is the spacing of the slots. Picatinny rail design has them evenly placed exactly 5.23 mm from one slot to the other, 3 mm deep. For this reason, the mounting options are repeatable and the same as other firearms using the Picatinny rail standard.

Interchangeability was a major driving force in the development of the new standard as different NATO armies need to be compatible with each other.

Weaver rail has 3.8mm wide slots and these slots can be placed anywhere on the Weaver rail and in any number that the producer wished.

Advantages of Picatinny design

A big advantage for using the Picatinny rail design is the ever-present recoil stop. Furthermore, the manufacturing of the rail is not very technically demanding and can be done without the use of state-of-the-art machines which greatly reduces the cost of the finished product, making it very affordable.

The Picatinny rail is easy to mount and usually, this type of configuration does not transfer negative stresses and forces from the fired weapon to the rifle scope.

In addition, the Picatinny rail with its very long useable surface works well for mounting longer rifle scopes or to achieve optimum eye relief.

The durability and toughness are other big pluses for this solution.

Manufacturers of Popular Models

A majority of the Picatinny rings are fixed, but a number of best rated European manufacturers (EAW, MAK,..) have, in recent years, put a lot of effort into the development of detachable ring with100% repeatability, with which it becomes easy to remove the scope from the weapon without the use of tools.

No re-zeroing is needed with such mount options, but these models tend to be expensive.

Weaver and Picatinny Rings

Picatinny rail and weaver rail share one more thing. It is possible to use the Weaver ring and the Picatinny ring on the Picatinny-rails, but it is usually impossible to use the Picatinny ring on the Weaver base. The reason being the above-mentioned positioning and spacing of the slots.

Picatinny mounts have a 5mm recoil stop that goes into the rail slot and since
Weaver rail only has 3.8mm wide slots such rings do not fit on Weaver rails.

Due to this reason, the Picatinny-rails are popular and prevailing on the market in recent years and eventually, these options will completely oust the Weaver rail from the market.

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

INNOmount for Weaver/Picatinny, Picatinny rail

INNOMOUNT Fixed Mount for Weaver/Picatinny, Picatinny rail

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INNOMOUNT for Weaver/Picatinny, Picatinny rail, 200 mm

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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

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INNOMOUNT Fixed Mount for Weaver/Picatinny, Picatinny rail

INNOmount ZERO for Weaver/Picatinny, Picatinny rail

INNOMOUNT for Weaver/Picatinny, Picatinny rail, 200 mm

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