Baikal or Stoeger O/U shotgun??
I'm looking for an entry level O/U. I've been looking at the Baikal IZH-27 "SPORTING" model. That particular model is around $550 from gunbroker. The Stoeger is alittle cheaper in price but not too sure about quality. I'm sure the two are comparable quality wise. I guess for an entry level O/U, either one would be sufficient.
Sam,
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I was just there.... and I bought the Sporting IZH-27! Picked it up last night as a matter of fact. The Local Dick's had the Stoeger on sale for 279.00, so I went to check them out at a couple of different storews. They felt clumsey, like a boat oar. The Baikal cost more, but is really more gun for the money. It is a little stiff, but lube the beast up, and it frees up nicely. It will shoot loose in time.
Good Luck,
Edward Milliron
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I have a stoeger on auction right now... nice gun cheap check out the auction..... http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=23421627
Dave0 -
Try a Lanber. They are a spanish made gun, have all the features of the high dollar guns, and are light weight. I bought one three years ago and have been on multiple pheasant, quail, and dove hunts and cannot camplain about anything. 0 -
I should have qualified my last post by saying that I have not fired the Baikal yet. I wont be out with it until next week and if you want I can tell you more then.
Edward
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I have to agree that the Stoeger feels awkward..more like a fence post than a boat oar. I have been shooting a Baikal in 12 gauge for almost five years. I love it. Great balance, the recoil pad REALLY is a recoil pad.
Was checking out the Stoeger in 20 gauge, but called my buddy with the FFL and had him place the order for the IZH-27 in 20 gauge. That's how much I like them.
John
The original point and click interface was made by Smith & Wesson0 -
I was leaning toward the Baikal anyway. I held the Stoeger at Sportsman's Warehouse. The only option I like better about the Stoeger is there is a center bead and a red front ball sight. I got a question for Salvage33..do you know if the front sight bead is threaded in the IZH-27?
Sam0 -
Truthfully, you shouln't even "see" the center bead, but everybody seems to need one (I had one installed on an 870). Should be able to have local gunsmith or well equipped gun shop to apply one for less than $30, some more, some less. Haven't shot the Sporting Clays model, did a little one of the first imports, seemed to handle fine, liked the switch barrel feature of pushing the trigger ahead. Only handled the Sp. Clays model in gun shop. Seemed nice for the low fee. Only bite might have been it seemed a little heavy (but that's not always bad. Depends on use and preference) 0 -
I have two IZH27 Baikal O/U. One 12 and one 20. I like 'em. I don't even use my Beretta for skeet anymore. I seem to hit a bit better with the cast-off stock that comes with the Baikal...something you'll pay a whole 'lotta 'Moola for on other Euro Guns.
I've shot over 2000 rounds in the 12 with no problems. The Baikals are a little stiff for the first 200 rounds or so, then they smooth out nice. I just got the 20 for a back-up and only have shot it once. Seems OK though.
Bought mine from Paula on Gunbroker. Great deal and a wonderful lady to do biz with. My friends bought Baikals from her too. (Check out her feedback on GunBroker.) Best bang for the buck.
I've found chokes for 'em all over the place. Just bought some brand-new for only $15 bucks each. Also, these guns are stamped for steel shot.
Try-it...You'll like it.
Tankerdog0 -
Got to break a few clay birds on Tuesday with the Baikal Sporting.
WOW! Smoother than I expected for a long heavy gun. Swings well, and shoots very nicely. Not what I expected from a low priced entry level shotgun. Glad I made the right choice.....
Edward Milliron
Dillon XL650 "Crank & Shoot"0
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