Best bbs for the Baikal Makarov?

[flatrajectory]

In my gen5 Mak 4.4 or 4.5 lead bb are more accurate than steel.
I suggest you try both, as like most guns individual barrels will have a preference for one or the other.
Pete.

[Arthur John Smithsplease]

Thank you both for your advice.

[BackyardPlinker]

I have a 2003/2007 Baikal makarov (different serial numbers) and purchased a replacement smooth bore barrel and barrel extender (which looks like a moderator) from a Russian seller on a well known Internet auction website. Personally I find the best ammunition is the H&N copper coated lead bb's.