Bumble Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Can anyone advise what the maximum weight cartridge I can put through my Baikal SBS is please? The barrels are stamped with 12-70 900kg. i''ve got some 70mm 36g BBs I've used for Charlies in the past but I'm unsure (and can't find info anywhere) to tell me if it's safe to use them in this or not. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 I would feel safe enough using them, i have through both o/u and s/s Baikal. The 12-70 stamp covers it and I think a higher kg figure is more to do with steel proofs. Best to check the cartridge box if steel and still unsure, they may kick like hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Can anyone advise what the maximum weight cartridge I can put through my Baikal SBS is please? The barrels are stamped with 12-70 900kg. i''ve got some 70mm 36g BBs I've used for Charlies in the past but I'm unsure (and can't find info anywhere) to tell me if it's safe to use them in this or not. Cheers. It's proofed for 1-1/2oz/42 gram 2-3/4" LEAD Cartridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 (edited) I think you'll give up before the gun! 32g 6 is more that I would put up with in my two sbs Edited December 23, 2016 by bluesj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 I think you'll give up before the gun! 32g 6 is more that I would put up with in my two sbs I think you need to get your Gun fitted to you then mate 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 I think you need to get your Gun fitted to you then mate That is very true one dose need fitting, but the other with 32g clear pigeon its a bit more that you want put up with all day but its the gun I take for a quick walk round as its so light and with 28g velocity its a pleasure to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Cheers gents. I've got no doubt it'll kick like a sod (30g 6s aren't the comfiest through it) but as long as it won't blow up that's all good for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted December 26, 2016 Report Share Posted December 26, 2016 I'd use them in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted December 26, 2016 Report Share Posted December 26, 2016 There are many posts on here about guns kicking like mules and only using 28grm loads ect. Years ago when light SBS were the norm the standard load was 30 with 32 for those out and up There. 34 was for fox drives and wildfowling. Ok you wouldn't want to shoot them all day but they were ok. A lot of this kicking issue is not getting the gun into the shoulder and holding it correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz.man64 Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 There was a baikel sxs 26? That was proofed mini magnum pistol grip stock . But it did state on proof marks mini magnum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 On a Baikal you can shoot anything you can close the gun on. They are massively stronger than they need to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Bad advice. You would more than likely be able to fit 3" shells in that Baikal. On a Baikal you can shoot anything you can close the gun on. They are massively stronger than they need to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble Posted December 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 I can fit 3" cartridges into it, but I wouldn't be stupid enough to fire one. I've used one of the 36g BBs through it now, and while it took a stiff single malt or 3 for me afterwards, Mr Fox certainly wasn't happy with the outcome either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 I can fit 3" cartridges into it, but I wouldn't be stupid enough to fire one. I've used one of the 36g BBs through it now, and while it took a stiff single malt or 3 for me afterwards, Mr Fox certainly wasn't happy with the outcome either. A number of years ago I gave a buffalo 36g BB to a chap who was a bit of a novice and using a single barrel baikal. He used it on a drey. Let's just say he cursed me haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildrover77 Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 A number of years ago I gave a buffalo 36g BB to a chap who was a bit of a novice and using a single barrel baikal. He used it on a drey. Let's just say he cursed me haha. Very funny trick Ha Ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joknob Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 a few years ago a pal snapped the stock on a nearly brand new baikal over & under,he took it out in the field and tied twine round the trigger and put an express 1.5 mini magnum shell in and shoved a piece of wood up the barrel and put the barrels in the plough,he hid behind a hedge 20 yards back. anyway after 2 shots through the same barrel,there was a slight bulge at the barrel end and the first inch of the rib lifted at the breech. strong old guns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Well, I've fired a good variety of shells, the only ones that caused me problems were the lylvale 3" 53g #5 and the 3.5" 66gram BB from gamebore. This talk of 36g is mildly comical. Next thing you know there will be a magnum 18g cartridge knocking about ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 Very funny trick Ha Ha Your comment has been taken on board and don't worry I haven't done it since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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