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    IZH 61 multi shot air rifle reviews - page 1

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    Overall rating:5

    Value for money:5

    Accuracy:5

    By Charles from USA on 2007-10-06 20:01:11

    Things I liked:The looks are very original. Accuracy is superb, I can easily hit a 12 gram co2 cartridge at 35 ft with open sights! It is extremely easily to cock (around ten pounds of force) and shoot (one pound trigger). The trigger is very good, you can fully adjust it to how you like it (I left mine how it was when I first got it though). It is one of the lightest air rifles out there! You can also add a scope if you wish to! The barrel is indeed one of the best you can find out there, it is hammer-forged and rifled (and the Russians do know something about barrels). It is built to last, nothing on mine has broken since I have bought it (it's been around a year since I bought it). I still cannot emphasize on how accurate it is, I'm in my schools rifle team and we use the Daisy Avanti air rifle but if I could (or had a choice), I would instantly chose the IZH-61 over the Avanti anyday (yeah, its that good!!). This rifle is very customizable from the barrel to the sights to the length of the stock! My friend hit a quarter at 26 feet the FIRST time he shot this rifle. Again accuracy is by far the best thing about this rifle
    Things I would have changed:I would change all the plastic this rifle has (the stock, body, grip is made up of plastic) and change it for wood. The stock isn't the most comfortable out there and it is a little wobbly when fully extended. It is very tedious to maintain (oil, cleaning, etc). One major thing that I would change is to make the whole rifle left-handed (I'am left-handed). Also the magazine is very easy to lose especially when you eject it (it goes flying if you don't catch it) and you tend to get jams when you are not using match pellets, and the pellets do tend to fall out when you load it. The last thing is that I would increase the velocity to around 600 fps (mine is at 478 fps average with Crosman Premier) so it is more versatile.
    What others should know:Clean the barrel with the barrel rod it comes with the first time you get it. DO NOT use any other type of cleaning rod since the barrel is hammer-forged and you risk damaging the rifling that it has. Try to use only Premier Match pellets because those fit perfectly with the magazine and you will not have any jams if you do. They also seat better in the magazine, plus that is what the rifle was made for [accuracy], so feed it its favorite pellet and you'll hit the bulls eye everytime. Clean it every three months and don't forget to oil it!
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    Overall rating:1

    Value for money:1

    Accuracy:1

    By Gerald from USA on 2010-03-02 12:43:59

    Things I liked:Easy to cock, decent trigger, magazine loading
    Things I would have changed:I have 2 purcased around december 09 and they are both horribly inaccurate. I cannot reliably hit 8.5 x 11" target at 10 meters. The "groups" are about 1ft if I am lucky. I can throw a pellet more accurately. I have tried open sites and 2 new bugbuster scopes, and an old japanese Tasco. I have tried 6 types of pellets, and none work. It is not me, I can shoot my Hw35 better without sights. I suspect the pellets are being deformed by the loading mechanism as some forums indicate (google it).
    What others should know:Be sure to send it back in 30 days if it is anaccurate. The barrels were horribly dirty, and rifling is not as good looking as my other rifles, and pistols. It may be the dirt. I shot about 20 cleaning pellets, and the are still comming out more dirty that my 35 year old hw35 that wasn't cleaned for 20 years.. I thought that since two were showing the same inaccuracy, it may have been pellets, breakin or lack of lubrication. Unfortunately, by the time weather permitted a good test, my 30 days were up. I will be sending both in for warranty work.
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    • Overall rating:5 5.0

      Value for money:5 5.0

      Accuracy:5 5.0

      By Customer from USA on 2011-11-26 11:30:25
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      Things I liked:Extremely consistent accuracy shot to shot, ragged holes at 10 meters every time. East cocking, clip auto advances, easy to tell how many shots remaining. Open sights are reasonable, but the rifle really needs a good target sight or scope to show it's accuracy. This is amazingly accurate, and a pure joy to shoot. The plastic doesn't feel cheap like some others, it feels like the plastic used on the new crop of firearms, nothing cheap about it.
      Things I would have changed:There is no safety, so once cocked it is ready to shoot. I'd add a safety. There is no stop after the last pellet has been shot, and shooting dry can/will damage it. I wish there was a stop to prevent you from shooting after the last pellet is gone from the clip.
      What others should know:It's a springer, but with a sidelever so no worry about barrel droop. It isn't that powerful, mostly a 10m and plinking rifle. Accuracy and consistency is simply amazing. No need to make multiple holes in a target, they'll all go into the same ragged hole.
    • Overall rating:5 5.0

      Value for money:5 5.0

      Accuracy:5 5.0

      By John from USA on 2011-11-17 12:16:23
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      Things I liked:After a year or more of target shooting with this gun I'm still lovin' it. It's still accurate and has never let me down. After some rough handling it still looks good. That stock is solid and indistructable as ever. It's a very solid Russian gun that was made by hand... old school and it shows in the extra fine quality.
      Things I would have changed:Just make the clip so it holds the pellets solidly. If you are not careful loading the clips, the pellets fall right out.
      What others should know:For the price, it is an awsome gun. None better.
    • Overall rating:5 5.0

      Value for money:5 5.0

      Accuracy:5 5.0

      By Customer from USA on 2011-06-30 16:45:10
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      51 rating
      Things I liked:Size and weight - was looking for light. The plastic is good - the plastic is the high impact, nylon reinforced type. Quite appropriate for this application. Accuracy; holy mackrel! This thing shoots better than it's iron sights allow. Surprisingly good machine work. Great looks. Like that it uses magazines.
      Things I would have changed:Somehow make the pellets more of a snap fit in the magazines. Better sights, though they're about right for this class of gun and are quite adequate.
      What others should know:I'm an avid shooter of about 35 years (almost all my life). I bought this gun as a step up from the mass produced Crossman and Daisy pellet guns. Destined for my son (8 year old). Supposed to be just an adequate back yard shooter for little money. VERY pleased. Remember the price point on this gun and the target audience - It's not a high dollar springer, etc. however the barrel is every bit the quality people rave about. Trigger is "ok" and great considering the price. Already, several of my friends are getting them "for their kids". Funny how the dads shoot them more... It's every bit the worth for $100.
    • Overall rating:4 4.0

      Value for money:4 4.0

      Accuracy:4 4.0

      By Mehul from India on 2011-06-24 06:59:06
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      41 rating
      Things I liked:The Rifle is Compact an light. It cocks effortlessly. great for first timers.
      Things I would have changed:the finish of the rifle is a bit perhaps to a raw side. everything else is fine
      What others should know:Its a great rifle in the price it has been listed
    • Overall rating:5 5.0

      Value for money:5 5.0

      Accuracy:5 5.0

      By Ray from USA on 2011-05-28 18:34:23
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      51 rating
      Things I liked:Compact, lightweight, easy to cock, 5 shot clip, good velocity, very good accuracy, adjustable stock. Looks good!
      Things I would have changed:A method to keep the pellets from falling out of the clips so easily. I wrap a small rubber band around them endwise to stop that.
      What others should know:IMO, this rifle is almost impossible to beat for the price. The Crosman Raven is the only rifle I own that I think compares since it's only 60% of the price but it's single shot, very slightly heavier and a hair longer.
    • Overall rating:4 4.0

      Value for money:4 4.0

      Accuracy:3 3.0

      By George from USA on 2011-05-24 11:07:16
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      31 rating
      Things I liked:Not only is this gun well made, cool looking and well designed but it is also pretty damn accurate. The side cocking is easy, the power substancial and the whole package is lightweight and comfortable to shoot. This gun has a loud report that is louder than any of my other guns.
      Things I would have changed:I would like to make the gun more quiet and it definitely need a way to mount a scope.
      What others should know:Good value for the money. Painted camo makes this gun really very cool. Most paints will stick good but best to prime first.
    • Overall rating:4 4.0

      Value for money:5 5.0

      Accuracy:4 4.0

      By Hal from USA on 2011-05-24 10:08:04
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      31 rating
      Things I liked:Price, Price, Price. It is a unique weapon that actually shoots well for this price.
      Things I would have changed:Have the front sight removable. I put a red dot sight on it and the front sight was in the way. Add a safety.
      What others should know:The little loading plastic part that loads the pellets can be easily lost, and the pellets will fall out. Just hold the Airgun slightly downwards. Problem solved.
    • Overall rating:5 5.0

      Value for money:5 5.0

      Accuracy:5 5.0

      By John from USA on 2011-04-29 03:40:12
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      11 rating
      Things I liked:This gun is awesome for all kinds of reasons.
      Things I would have changed:Nothing
      What others should know:Great for the beginner and some one does has been shooting for many years.
    • Overall rating:4 4.0

      Value for money:5 5.0

      Accuracy:4 4.0

      By Customer from USA on 2011-04-11 09:29:51
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      51 rating
      Things I liked:The five shot magazine is simply the best idea for a side lever. You can dump all five rounds fast and accurately with practice. Pistol grip adds great handling. Decent target acquisition speed - even faster with a red dot. Extremely lightweight. as far as accuracy - it outshoots virtually all other guns in its price range and i dare say it outshoots all guns in a bracket about it. It will put pellets through the same hole at 10 meters if you do your part. Every time you work the side lever, it ratchets over one round. When you close the side lever, it pushes the pellet out of the magazine and into the chamber, so i don't see how the magazine could hurt accuracy. the overall size of the gun is small, but it has an extra slot in the stock where you can put the stock nut for an extra inch. For me at six feet tall, it works just fine. In my opinion, the gun being small makes it more maneuverable. The weight of the gun also makes it maneuverable. Weighing in at less than five pounds and with less than 12 pounds cocking effort, you can have fun all day and not get worn out. You can even work the side lever with it still shouldered.
      Things I would have changed:Sights are rather crude, but they work just fine once you get used to them. If you like Ak-47s, you'll feel right at home with these sights. You can't really see if you're aiming at a dark target and it's early morning or late evening, so a dot would help in that case. With the magazine, it's easy to forget how many shots you have left. I have ran about 600 rounds through it and dry fired it four times on accident. If you intend on using this gun or the izh 60 for 10 meter competition, plan on adding weight. There's not much i would change on this gun.
      What others should know: If you're worried about noise, it's quieter than a gamo whisper, but it's not as quiet as a nitro piston. With a sound meter, it registered between 84-87 dB, depending on the distance from the gun. I have seen many people on this site and other sites say how the receiver used to be metal and now it's plastic and how the trigger used to have three adjustments - i want to set the record straight on these two things. Baikal had more problems with the metal receiver than they did with the polymer one. The polymer receiver, ironically, is superior to the metal receiver. The trigger used to have three adjustments - it doesn't have that many adjustments anymore. The only adjustment it has is over-travel. Personally, I wouldn't even want to change the trigger. I think it's fine how it comes out of the box and i'm picky about triggers. I liked the IZH 60 so much that I had to try this one out. I have to say - I love this thing. If you have an IZH 60, you will really appreciate having the five shot magazine. With practice, I was able to get to where I can shoot all five shots in nine seconds and hit cans, tiny round steel silhouettes, basically anywhere I'm aiming all the way out to fifteen meters. If you want speed, the only thing that would make this better was if it was PCP and self loaded. i have several years experience of 10 meter competition with feinwerkbau PCPs, steyr PCP, avanti, and crosman C02. I am here to tell you that this gun will not disappoint.
    • Overall rating:5 5.0

      Value for money:5 5.0

      By Giriraj from India on 2011-03-28 06:47:08
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      43 ratings
      Things I liked:Very accurate , good gun pyramid air provides execelent service, had no problems importing to india.
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