About Picatinny Rail
The Picatinny rail system is meticulously designed with slots spaced at exact intervals of 5.23 mm, ensuring both consistent and versatile use throughout its length. This precision allows for straightforward mounting and guarantees universal compatibility, ensuring that scopr mounts tailored for a Picatinny rail will seamlessly fit, irrespective of the manufacturer or date of production. Favored for its cost-effectiveness, robustness, and dependability, the Picatinny rail is increasingly popular among experts and military users, becoming the top choice in the scope mounts market in recent years.
The Picatinny framework marks a notable enhancement over the traditional Weaver standard. Unlike the Weaver system, which has only a limited number of slots, the Picatinny rail boasts continuous slots across its entirety, providing enhanced flexibility for positioning devices at any desired point. Additionally, the slots on a Weaver rail are slimmer, measuring 3.8 mm, which permits scope mounts made for Weaver rails to be used on a Picatinny rail. However, due to differences in the width of the recoil stoppers, scope mounts specifically designed for the Picatinny rail cannot be accommodated on Weaver rails. This level of compatibility and adaptability makes the Picatinny rail a superior option for a variety of mounting needs.
About the Optik Arms
Optik Arms is a manufacturer renowned for its high-quality optical mounting solutions and firearms accessories, based in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The company specializes in producing durable and reliable products such as fixed mounts, detachable mounts, and Picatinny rails. Optik Arms implements rigorous quality controls and utilizes advanced technology to ensure the longevity and performance of their products. Each component undergoes thorough anti-wear and anti-corrosion treatments, which highlight their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The company's products are designed to meet the precise needs of both recreational shooters and professional marksmen, offering a variety of mounting options to accommodate different scopes and sighting systems.
About the Baikal
Baikal, established in the early 1960s by Izhmekh, initially supplied hunting shotguns for export under the "Baikal" trademark. Post-Soviet Union, it continued producing a wide array of firearms, including the MP series. Known for reliability and broad market reach, Baikal was acquired by Remington in 2004, enhancing its distribution in North America. Today, it operates under Kalashnikov Concern in Russia, maintaining a significant presence in the global firearms market.
About the Baikal MP-18MH
The Baikal MP-18MH is a classic single-shot carbine, notable for its affordability and suitability for all types of hunting. This lightweight model features either a wooden or high-strength polymer handguard and buttstock. It includes a cross-bolt style safety mechanism within the trigger guard and a cocking indicator at the rear of the receiver. For scope mounting, the rifle sports a short flat top 12 mm dovetail on the top of the receiver. The MP-18MH also is rebranded as the Remington SPR (Spartan) 18 for the US market.
Calibres
Baikal MP-18MH is available in the following calibers:
- 5.6x39
- .222 Rem.
- .223 Rem.
- .243 Win.
- .270 Win.
- .308 Win.
- .62x51
- .30-06 Spr.
- 7.62x53 R
- 7.62x39
- 7.62x54 R
- 9.3x74 R
Design of the Rail
The Optik Arms Picatinny rail prism - Baikal IZH 18, is precision-engineered from steel, offering superior durability and wear resistance compared to aluminum alternatives. This high-strength construction ensures exceptional repeatability, even with frequent use.
The picatinny rail features 6 slots. A unique central channel enhances functionality by allowing simultaneous use of the rifle's iron sights, serving as a reliable backup when no accessories are mounted.
This picatinny rail is attached to the rifle with 12mm dovetail.
This rail can also be mounted on
Usually, a Picatinny rail can be mounted on multiple different rifles if they share the same mounting surface, which we commonly refer to as the mounting standard. The Optik Arms Picatinny rail prism - Baikal IZH 18 can be mounted on the following rifles, which share the same mounting standard:
- Antonio Zoli Express
- Baikal MP 221 Artemida
- Bettinsoli Rifles
- BRNO Combo
- BRNO Express
- FAIR Combi
- Haenel Jaeger 8.10
- Haenel Jaeger 8.11
- Haenel Jaeger 9
- Marocchi FinnClassic 512S
- Marocchi FinnClassic 612S
- Mauser 66
- Sabatti Forest
- Sabatti SKL-20 Kipplauf
- Steyr Mannlicher Duett
- Tikka 512S
- Tikka 412S
- Valmet 412S
- Valmet Petra
- 2 mm Dovetail with recoil notch
- 2 mm Contessa Dovetail
- Baikal MP 94 Sever
- Baikal MP 94
Mounting Instructions
Clean the rifle's receiver thoroughly with a cleaning fluid, such as acetone, to remove all stains, grease, and oil. Once the surface is clean and dry, verify that the screws fit both the rail and the receiver holes. Before mounting the rail, apply a minimal amount of thread-locking fluid (278 or 648) to the screws, avoiding any contact with the mounting holes. Carefully clean any excess fluid around the rail using the cleaning fluid. Using a torque driver, tighten the screws to the appropriate torque (up to 3 Nm/26.5 in-lbs). If you require any mounting tools, you can find them on our Rifle Scope Mounting Tools page.
What's in the box
Each package comes complete with one steel rail.
Warranty
This product comes with a 10-year warranty.
