12 Gauge, Gas Operated Shotgun, 26 inch Vent Rib Barrel, Blued Finish, 3 1/2" Chamber, Black Synthetic Stock, (4) Chokes (IC, C, M, F)
The MP153 is an excellent low cost option if you are looking to buy a reasonably good quality shotgun at a reasonable price. The Baikal MP153 is the most popular model in the Baikal shotguns range, manufactured by Russian company Izhevsk Mechanical Works (also known as Izhamash), the same company that builds the world-famous Ak-47 assault rifle. It has been called the toughest, best priced, semi auto Shotgun money can buy. A 12ga (3.5”,3”, 2.75”) shotgun that features a self regulating gas system with manual over ride, hot hammer forged chrome lined barrel, heavy grade polymer stock and forend. No matter how you view the MP153 these shotgus have carved themselves an awesome reputation for longevity, reliability and an ability to perform way beyond expectations or price.
Specifications :
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- Gauge: 12
- Barrel Length: 26"
- Capacity: 4 + 1
- Chamber: 3 1/2"
- Overall Length: 47 1/2" inch
- Weight: 11 lbs
- Drop: 1.75"@ Comb & 2.25"@ Heel
- Stock: Synthetic
- Finish: Blued
- Chokes: Improved Cylinder, Cylinder, Modified, Full
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
12 gauge is the most popular and useful shotgun gauges ever made. Suitable for everything from doves to geese. With sporting, military and law enforcement applications. Available in 2 ¾”, 3” and 3 ½”. The magnum lengths are generally preferred for waterfowl and turkey. Most major manufacturers produce guns and ammunition in a very wide septum for 12 gauge. Loads from ¾ oz. to 2 oz. are common with 1 1/8 oz Low base and 1 ¼ oz being the most common loadings. Target loads are normally around 1150 to 1200 FPS with High velocity lead loads tuning up 1350 FPS. Steel waterfowl loads tend to be loaded faster around 1500 FPS to compensate lower density shot. While the 2 ¾” loading is still the most popular ammunition made, nearly all current production guns have 3”or 3 ½” chambers. The shorter ammunition can be safely fired in longer chambers, but not all magnum semiautomatics will function with shorter shotshells.
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Craig Boddington
