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.

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

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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