Baikal double 45-70

[LES7]

Breaking up a multi gun post into individual posts

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

 

[Ontario Hunter]

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.

 

[19_A_CPT]

You still havent shot this thing? Don't know what you're missing! This should make a good little hunting rifle on a budget.

 

[LES7]

You still havent shot this thing? Don't know what you're missing! This should make a good little hunting rifle on a budget.

sadly no. thats why it’s back up. If it doesn’t sell, I will have to move it up in the rotation.

 

[LES7]

weekly “to the top”

 

[LES7]

$2100 this is a good deal

 

[LES7]

$2000

 

[LES7]

$1900

 

[LEVI HILL]

If I had the cash right now I'd take it.

 

[LES7]

TTT

 

[LES7]

Bump

 

[clockwork_7mm_gator]

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?

 

[19_A_CPT]

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

 

[Jl5156]

1500?

 

[sgt_zim]

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.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

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

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

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?

@clockwork_7mm_gator
Definitely CAN'T handle the Ruger No1 pressure.
Bob

 

[LES7]

1500?

add $400 and it’s yours!

 

[LES7]

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?

There is a pressure rating on barrel you can see in pics, but I believe it’s been answered a few times in other posts