Baikal double 45-70

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Baikal (no Remington mark) 45-70 sxs double rifle in basically new condition. I haven’t shot this one yet. $2300.00 OBO

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Just curious: what is the action strength on these? I.e., are they designed for standard factory 45-70 ammo or can they handle hotter stuff like a Ruger #1 would?
I have seen where alot of the reports say they are built much better than older guns and that they will handle more robust 45-70 loads
 
Just curious: what is the action strength on these? I.e., are they designed for standard factory 45-70 ammo or can they handle hotter stuff like a Ruger #1 would?
I'd tend to doubt it. Hi Wall, Ruger #1 and #3...hard for me to imagine a more solid lock-up than one of those falling blocks.

Honestly, there's not any reason to try and goose a 45-70 load. With some good lead alloy with a BH of 20 or 21, 405 gr or heavier, and 1500 - 1600 fps, will kill anything you shoot with it. You might struggle with accuracy in a double past 100 yards, but don't let anybody kid you, they're deadly well past 100 yards, and with a zero around 125 yards will get you to about 160 or 170 yards on a white tail without having to adjust for holdover.
 
I have handled one of these. Surprisingly lightweight. It had been opened up to 45-90 which apparently is not uncommon. Just don't exceed 45-70 pressures.
@Ontario Hunter
Yeah maximum pressure is just under 32,000 psi so no Ruger No1 loads in that rifle.
Bob
 

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I'd like a bag of 100. I could actually pick it up since I'm in North Irving, but if you prefer, shipping it is fine.
 
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