Baikal 141 Sobol

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 141 Sobol Rifle Review

The Baikal 141 Sobol is a straight-pull small-bore rifle designed in the 90s. It is based on the BI-7-2 sporting rifle and comes with a free-floated threaded barrel that allows for accurate and consistent shots. The front sight is fixed, while the rear sight is adjustable.

The rifle has a unique straight pull crank mechanism that allows for rapid follow-up shots. This makes it well suited for hunting small game or target shooting. There is a Picatinny rail on the top of the receiver for mounting various accessories such as scopes or red dot sights.

The 141 Sobol is fed through a detachable box magazine that can hold five or ten cartridges. Some models also feature an extra compartment inside the stock that can be accessed by pushing a lever on the front end of the plate forward. This compartment can hold two spare magazines, which can be useful for extended hunting trips or target shooting sessions.

Positioned at the end of the stock there is a rubber recoil pad, which helps to absorb some of the recoil and makes the rifle more comfortable to shoot. The two-position safety lever is located at the front of the trigger and protrudes through the trigger guard, providing an easy and convenient way to engage and disengage the safety. The two-stage trigger is adjustable for the weight of the pull, allowing the shooter to customize the trigger pull to their preference.

Baikal 141 Sobol

Figure 1: Baikal 141 Sobol, chambered for .22 LR (Source: https://en.kalashnikov.media/photo/weapons/baikal-141-sobol)

Baikal 141 Sobol Calibers

The rifle is chambered for the following calibers:

.22 LR

Baikal 141 Sobol comes with a Picatinny rail on the top of the receiver which is suitable for installing scope mounts.

The receiver of Baikal 141 Sobol

Figure 2: The receiver of Baikal 141 Sobol, chambered for .22 LR (Source: https://en.kalashnikov.media/photo/weapons/baikal-141-sobol)

A compartment inside the stock, suitable for storing extra magazines

Figure 3: A compartment inside the stock, suitable for storing extra magazines (Source: https://en.kalashnikov.media/photo/weapons/baikal-141-sobol)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 141 Sobol

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 141 Sobol

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 141 Sobol are the following:

All rifles with a Picatinny rail for mounting purposes

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Baikal 141 Sobol

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 141 Sobol are the following:

All rifles with a Picatinny rail for mounting purposes

Best Scope Mounts for Baikal 141 Sobol

Fixed Scope Mounts for Baikal 141 Sobol

We recommend these 30 mm Burris Signature Zee rings for your Baikal 141 Sobol 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 steel and come with a 2-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Baikal 141 Sobol

This Henneberger one-piece mount earned our top recommendation for a detachable repeatable scope mount for Baikal 141 Sobol. It is reliable and extremely versatile and is thus a great choice for your rifle. It is manufactured in Germany, made of aluminum and comes with a 30-year warranty.

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Combined use of a riflescope and a red dot sight

Riflescopes magnify images, allowing the shooter to carefully inspect the target, while a red dot sight quick target acquisition when shooting at short distances.

In this category, there are mounts that allow the use of a riflescope and a red dot sight in a single setup.

Advantages of combined use of two optical devices

The hunter is prepared to take an accurate shot in all possible situations.
At close range, a red dot sight is used, while the riflescope proves useful at long-range distances.
Using a red dot and a riflescope in a single setup is less expensive than purchasing two, 100% repeatable mounting solutions for each optical device.

Most mounts found in this category are either rings or parts of rings with an integrated red dot sight mounting standard. The standard is specified in the mount’s name – mostly, one of the familiar red dot mounting standards is listed such as Docter Sight, Aimpoint Micro, C-more RTS, Shield RMS/SMS, Trijicon RMR.

Some manufacturers, such as Spuhr and Recknagel, provide rings with an interface that is then further paired with an adapter plate.

How to mount a red dot sight on a riflescope

There are two ways of mounting a red dot sight on a scope tube:

on top of the riflescope or
on the side, at a 45° angle.

Red dot mounts on a scope tube

Red dot sight mounted on a 45° angle and on top

Even though the mounting style depends on the user preference, having a red dot sight mounted on top of a riflescope is generally more popular among hunters.

IPSC shooters, for example, generally prefer to have the red dot sight mounted at a 45° angle.

Red dot mounts for a scope tube are almost exclusively made from aluminium.

They are produced by:

Spuhr,
Recknagel,
Henneberger,
Shield, and
many others.

Baikal 141 Sobol

The History of Baikal