Baikal IZH 46M

[Benelli B76]

Hi guys, I just bought a Baikal IZH 46M. I know it's a bit overkill for my simple plinking needs, but I just love the all metal engineering and unusual design. I'm using RWS R10 pistol pellets, and am really amazed by the accuracy. Was wondering what pellets other owners use. Any recommendations? Thanks John.

These are one of the most accurate pistols I have ever owned, had the 46 and 46 M, difference between them about half an inch in length and 40 f.p.s. output.
Got a pic somewhere where I shot a small group from benchrest at 50 metres. They are not really pellet fussy.

Baz

[Joncaddy]

Thanks guys, Hobbies were the first ones I tried as I normally find they're ok in pretty much any thing, but they wernt that good in the IZH46 and very tight in the barrel. The RWS R10s seem a good fit and definatly seem more accurate, they are £6.99 per tin at my local shop,(not the indiviually packed ones) which didn't seem too bad to me. I will try some Bisley Practice as recommended. Thanks. John.

[gingernut]

I sold mine to Baz.
It was happy with Gecos.

[AC all day]

I bought one....love it.... now don't shoot my FWB....damn...i also fitted aftermarket laminate grips....much better.

[Rickenbacker]

I bought one....love it.... now don't shoot my FWB....damn...i also fitted aftermarket laminate grips....much better.

Where'd you get them from? Rink?

They look great, but at over 200 euros, a bit rich for me.

http://www.formgriffe.de/u/179179358...chichtholz.JPG

[Grunalf]

Hi

I use Hobby's and GECO's in mine - the Hobbys are a tighter fit but after 15k of them through the barrel, it seems to have loosened up a bit or I'm just getting better at seating them

Have you tried shaping your grip - I could barely shoot mine for more than 10 mins when I got it but a few hours whittling away and it fits like a glove:

I've put some photos here:

https://goo.gl/photos/2kYTyzMKupZ7ZVjK9

These also show my adjustable bench reset and the wedge I made for my IZH46m.

You could join us in the MPL - your IZH should be perfect for the job.

HTH

Paul

[AC all day]

Where'd you get them from? Rink?

They look great, but at over 200 euros, a bit rich for me.

http://www.formgriffe.de/u/179179358...chichtholz.JPG

Hi mine came from Steve Corcoran at Woods and Waters outdoors.....just Google 'Baikel 46m grips'....real easy to deal with and great product.

Mark T

[PhatMan]

Joncaddy,

My '46M is usually fed RWS R10 Pistol (7.0 gr.) and/or JSB Match (Green, 7.33 gr.), and it shoots both of these equally accurately.

WRT 'field' pellets, the Izzy also shoots JSB RS, Express & Exact really well too

I really like my Izzy

From the shooting I have done from the bench at 10 to 20 meters, the Izzy has matched the grouping of my FWB65 & Diana Mod 10 vintage springers.

Just make sure you keep the seals well lubricated - I use motorcycle fork oil (Fuchs/Silkolene SAE 30).

Have fun & a good weekend

Best regards

Russ

[Aimstraight]

I sold mine to Baz.
It was happy with Gecos.

I chronied mine using Hobby and Geco, out of 5 shots with each, the average velocity was identical (462fps). The spread/deviation was less with Geco, which was a pleasant surprise, as they are the least expensive. Performance might vary between pellets and tins.

[cookie]

Geco's for practice, then r10's for competitions.

[Gerard]

I had no trouble scoring 553/600 in three competitions, using RWS Diablolo Basic in two of them, Pardini competition pellets in the third. That's as high as I made it in pistol competitions before injuring a shoulder while working out with weights. Can still shoot 540, using whatever pellet is handy, and mostly shoot H&N Finale Match as I bought quite a few of those. But Diabolo Basics have been shown by a number of tests (look around on targettalk, especially for posts by 'Rover') to be within 1% of the accuracy of high-end pellets like the R10. Considering the vast price difference it seems not to make sense to go for the fancy pellets unless one is at or at least very close to Olympic level as a competitor. A 1mm difference in group size at 10 metres isn't even close to as significant as the typical 15mm or more difference between a casual pistol shooter and a top level shooter.

[Joncaddy]

Thanks guys, seems like the RWS r10 are pretty well recommended so I will stick with them. Clarky, just love your description of the IZH46 "A none pistol looking piece of kit" excellent description! That just why I like it. John.

[Surrytom]

Sorry to butt in, I tried a izzy and loved it-been searching for a dealer who stocks them for months now but nothing. No UK stock at all it seems, if anyone knows of any supplier that may be able to help please drop me a message,

I also second the bisley practice pellet. Cheap as chips and good quality.

[Rickenbacker]

Sorry to butt in, I tried a izzy and loved it-been searching for a dealer who stocks them for months now but nothing. No UK stock at all it seems, if anyone knows of any supplier that may be able to help please drop me a message,

I also second the bisley practice pellet. Cheap as chips and good quality.

Have you tried SGC?

https://www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk/baikal-mp-46m-177

Not showing as in stock right now, but available to order?

[max headroom]

had the baikal target.the model used in the olympics.in the 80s tried it with coppa point and it or i was useless. put it on washed and waxed eley wasp and couldnt miss a thing.