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IZH 60 Air Reviews

IZH 60 Air Rifle

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By GILMORE from USA on 2010-05-16 13:11:33

Things I liked:

Everything

Things I would have changed:

Nothing

What others should know:

Try using the crosman lead free ssp hollow point pellet or the rws lead free hypermax, you will be pleasantly surprised how serious this little fellow can be.

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Rating 4.04.0 4.0

By Terry from USA on 2014-10-12 16:54:33

Things I liked:

I love the looks and style of this rifle. I just wish it were better built. It's pretty accurate with open sights but the plastic dovetail scope rails are really cheesy. The back rails point down a little so they do not align with the short front rail.

Things I would have changed:

Quality control needs addressing. Just seems a bit cheaply built. Also improve the 11mm scope rails.

What others should know:

I really tried to like this rifle but the example I was sent did not impress me much. Maybe buying a refurbished IZH 60 was not the way to go. Mine come with some missing parts, as did a refurbished IZH 61 earlier. Both were returned to Pyramid. I'll probably never get another of these guns. That being said, if you're looking for a great target rifle in this power/price range, the Daisy 953 is the the way to go. It is a fantastic airgun and it costs at least $30 less than either Baikal IZH models.

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  • Rating 2.02.0 2.0

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    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    I love the looks and style of this rifle. I just wish it were better built. It's pretty accurate with open sights but the plastic dovetail scope rails are really cheesy. The back rails point down a little so they do not align with the short front rail.

    Things I would have changed:

    Quality control needs addressing. Just seems a bit cheaply built. Also improve the 11mm scope rails.

    What others should know:

    I really tried to like this rifle but the example I was sent did not impress me much. Maybe buying a refurbished IZH 60 was not the way to go. Mine come with some missing parts, as did a refurbished IZH 61 earlier. Both were returned to Pyramid. I'll probably never get another of these guns. That being said, if you're looking for a great target rifle in this power/price range, the Daisy 953 is the the way to go. It is a fantastic airgun and it costs at least $30 less than either Baikal IZH models.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    This is one solid looking and feeling air gun. Operation is smooth and it fits well to hand and shoulder. It seems very accurate but my old eyes don't focus quit right so I can't really evaluate accuracy properly. My grandson liked the "looks cool" factor but the weight and lack of a safety was a bit more than we felt comfortable at this stage of his training.

    Things I would have changed:

    The gun is what it is and I wouldn't try to change Russian manufacturing anyway, but perhaps Pyramyd could offer a package that includes a red dot sight and/or an inexpensive scope (with the right mount) which could help us older folks acquire and/or see the target better than the sights that come with the gun. (Yes, seniors like to shoot, too).

    What others should know:

    I bought this as part of teaching my young grandson range safety and shooting. We started with a Red Rider followed by a daisy Grizzly, which is a great trainer. The IZH 60 was a bit too big a next step. At first I was going to exchange it for a lighter gun with a safety, and Pyramyd was very gracious about it, but in the end I couldn't part with, kept it for myself and ordered a mid-level multi pump gun with scope for him (from Pyramyd of course). Pyramyd's information base is awesome and is really helpful in working out what to get.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    I ordered this rifle for my six year old daughter while out of town working. On the day it arrived, my wife inspected it, and shortly afterwards suggested we buy "our daughter" a second one "Just for back-up" At that moment I knew this was a very special little rifle, as my wife is generally quite dismissive of airguns. What I found when I arrived home was a light, handy, easy to manage little rifle with a stock adjustable from my 6' height down to my daughters size. Accuracy wise, it's plenty fine for casual plinking, small cans, animal crackers, etc. It has a great little trigger, though I did adjust it for over-travel. I don't have a trigger gauge, but I know it's not 1.5 lbs. I would guess it is likely around a crisp 3 lbs. which is fine for my informal needs. It also has an effective (perhaps too effective?) anti-bear trap mechanism. It's looks are definitely striking for a youth rifle. It's very, very handy for South Paw Shooters in the way it cocks from the right side.

    Things I would have changed:

    The plastic molding is a little sloppy, the bluing is very thin on the barrel, the bolt handle is small and inadequate feeling. The front sight post is a little wide, and attaches in a relatively crude manner- sandwiched between a thread protector and the sight hood. The Anti-Bear Trap mechanism is a bit unforgiving. Pretty much have a pellet handy when showing the gun to somebody because it is very easy to initiate the cocking sequence with just a cursory pull of the cocking lever. Having said that, this rifle hits a certain price point, and it delivers well above expectations for that price point.

    What others should know:

    The lack of a mechanical safety is an idiosyncrasy worth mention. I'm personally one of those "Safety is between your ears types" but others may feel differently. This rifle does have a learning curve, especially if you've put thousands of rounds through other Side lever air guns such RWS 48, 54, etc. You need to cock the rifle all the way, secure the cocking lever, THEN load the pellet. Otherwise you're fumbling alot with the automatic opening bolt handle that will not close until the gun is completely cocked. My daughter needed a bit of time to figure out how to safely work it, but after I worked with her for an hour or so just on the mechanics, she runs this little thing like a pro. Though I consider this largely a childs gun, it is highly versatile and well suited to enjoyment from the whole family as a basement gun, at picnics, camping trips, backyard plinking, etc. Both mine are re-furbs. Actually preferred that someone had gone through, fixed, and double checked them.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    Price was good. Accuracy got better after a cleaning and a few hundred pellets.

    Things I would have changed:

    Needs a metal breach. I think they make one I just got the plastic one.

    What others should know:

    I want to thank whoever sent this rifle back in. I wouldn't have gotten such a good deal without you.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Inexpensive/accurate

    Things I would have changed:

    no6thing for the $.

    What others should know:

    I was stunned by how accurate this thing is. I had some old Crossman wadcutter pels, so I thought I'd try them out, bought a cheap 4x scope made in China at a gun show once, it's not air gun recoil proof, but the recoil is so light it does not bother it. This thing shoots boringly straight over and over again, just a ragged hole if you can hold it still, shoots any pels I have put thru it good. Stay in the under 8 grain area. There are guys that soop it up by putting a washer in the back inside, but just leave it alone. Mine has the early adjustable trig. Great item for the wife and kids during a picnic, or just buddies coming over. Guaranteed you will love this hammer forged barrel. These will be gone soon with Obama on IZH ban, so don't think too long, there is really nothing in it's class holds most of the world gold medals in junior category.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    With Obama making illegal gun ban executive orders that are going to make there hard to get in the near future I figured I better get one while they are still in stock. I had an MP-61 and wanted an MP-60 to complete my Russian gun collection. With this being a single shot rifle as long as I can get a pellet in the breech I can use it. With the MP-61 you have to use shorter pellets or they won't fit in the magazine. So the MP-60 is a little more forgiving in the pellets you can use.

    Things I would have changed:

    I had to take a knife to the back of the breech and shave off some plastic that was pinching the 0-ring seal on the bolt otherwise over time that seal was going to be cut to ribbons and likely wreck the gun. I didn't want that to happen.

    What others should know:

    Better get them while there are some to get. Our dictator-in-chief doesn't want you to enjoy a fine russian pellet rifle.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

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    Things I liked:

    First of all, the accuracy of this gun is great! After shooting many air rifles this one comes in second place. The rifle that I found to be the most accurate was the CZ Slavia 634 (break barrel @ 495fps). This air rifle was accurate out of the box. I bought wadcutters by Crossman and they were very accurate. I shot a sparrow @ 15yards in the neck after breaking the gun in, and that was with iron sights. Although this gun looks a bit awkward, it doesn't feel like it at all. The bolt action is great and eliminates the break barrel action allowing for ease of use and fast reloads. The adjustable stock is nice, allowing for ideal comfort. The trigger is AMAZING. Beautiful 2 stage trigger allowing for ideal accuracy and consistency.

    Things I would have changed:

    There are, however, a few drawbacks to this rifle. The 11mm rail is made of plastic - I wish it were metal, although I haven't tried mounting a scope on it yet. The spring that is used in the air rifle sounds cheap when you are cocking it; there is no drawback to performance but it sounds cheap. There is no safety on this gun. Once you pump it up it's ready to shoot even if you aren't. I tried firing the gun when it was pumped and the bolt was OPEN and the gun discharged(dry-fired).

    What others should know:

    This is one of the best spring air rifles I have shot. If you want a good air rifle but dont want to shell out more than $200 just buy this one. My brother will likely be buying one of these for himself. Rated 4 stars overall because of plastic rail.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    Simplicity. Accuracy. Adjustability of grip length. The IZH 60 is an unbelievable value. You can pick up the standard 60 for under $100 on sale. Out of the box with Crosman Premier Heavy .177 Cal, 10.5 Grains, Domed pellets it was doing less than dime sized 5 round groups at 30 feet. Add a scope or aperture sights and it becomes a great indoor plinker with astounding accuracy. The stock grip is adjustable so this rifle can be used by both children and adults. The low cocking force lets you shoot hundreds of rounds without fatigue.

    Things I would have changed:

    At this price point there is not much you could change. Be advised plastic (high quality) is the primary component of this rifle - all except for the barrel, the sights (the front hood is plastic but the pin is steel), and the pneumatic plant components and the bolt are plastic. The receiver is plastic. If the receiver was steel or a hard grade of aluminum (as the older versions of this rifle apparently had) the IZH 60 would be an awesome rifle. A safety would be a good addition.

    What others should know:

    If you want to have a great low-cost indoor practice rifle or want to teach your children safety and marksmanship with a simple rifle that they will never out-shoot, the IZH 60 fits the bill. It is NOT powerful enough to hunt even small game - target use only. ALSO BE ADVISED - THERE IS NO SAFETY ON THIS RIFLE. Once it is cocked, the trigger is hot - an open bolt does not even make the trigger safe. If used for training, strict range safety practices are required. All that being said, the IZH 60 is just a hoot-to-shoot. It shoots where you point it, it can be used indoors, and is relatively quiet. I own three and they all perform above expectations with "standard" ammo.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    This rifle was a pleasant surprize! Very easy to crank out shots all day long! So cool looking too! I like the way it opens the breech automatically upon cocking for easy loading! Very lightweight! A GREAT air rifle! Buy one you will love it too! All my Russian guns and air guns are very accurate!

    Things I would have changed:

    No changes that I can think of.

    What others should know:

    This quickly became one of my favorite air guns and I have a large collection! Love shooting air guns all day long without breaking the bank! Shooting indoors makes winter a bit more tolerable! Have fun! Buy one!

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    This rifle has quickly become my favorite pellet rifle. I have five others and excepting my QB78, this is the one I have gone to. The reason I have gone to this gun is that it' doesn't need CO2. Two, being a .177 caliber, I can use my 6x6 gamo pellet trap, setting it on the railing of my deck and shooting the gun from 21feet. My QB78 is a 22 caliber and it overpowers that small pellet trap. Third, I have three break rifles and each takes considerable effort to cock. This rifle takes only about 10 pounds to cock and it cocks from the side. With my arthritic hands, the lower effort it takes to cock the rifle makes it more fun to shoot-- and less painful. Four, this rifle is extremely accurate. With the diopter sight I put on the gun, I am shooting quarter size groups free handed from 21 feet. If you put the front sight on the target and hold it, this rifle will hit it. Five, the rifle's design and light weight makes it nice to hold and less tiring to use.

    Things I would have changed:

    The bolt is very light-weight. It's not much more than a piece of heavy wire. I don't know if it can be beefed up or not, but It would help to make the loading process easier. Again, with my arthritic hands, the small bolt handle digs into my hand and is uncomfortable. The end of the bolt handle does not have a ball on it, so end of the handle has sharp edges--not so sharp that it cuts, rather "pokes" the fingers. Also, the button one pushes on the cocking lever has sharp edges, making the cocking process uncomfortable sometimes. I put a bandaid on the finger I use to push the button. I'm trying to figure out a way to put a soft cover on the button to make the gun more comfortable cock.

    What others should know:

    The changes I would make were not deal breakers. I really like this rifle. Other than the changes I cited above, this gun is a joy to shoot. With its accuracy and ease of cocking, this rifle is a winner.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    I read many reviews and videos extolling the accuracy and unique styling of this rifle. For me, this rifle is perfect for my purpose. Indoor 10 meter range through the cold season and plinking at 20 meters next summer. I have found the rifle to be very light and convenient to handle... I am left handed and even though the rifle is built "righty", it is not a problem. Even with failing eyesight, I am shooting tight groups at 10 meters with the standard sights. I will be installing a red dot sight soon. I favor the single shot version because it slows me down while shooting.

    Things I would have changed:

    I am fully satisfied with this rifle. Taking price into account, the rifle is a "lot of bang for the buck".

    What others should know:

    This rifle is a lot of fun. Easy to shoot successfully. Seems to like the 7.6 gr Crosman wadcutters just fine.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

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    Things I liked:

    Light, accurate, dovetail mount, easy to cock, relatively quiet.

    Things I would have changed:

    Quieter spring mechanism.

    What others should know:

    Great indoor/winter gun! I like it more than their pistol. I got a red dot for it, not sure I even need it.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

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    Things I liked:

    Full length dovetail on receiver, single shot, ease of cocking, large adjustment range of length of pull, accuracy.

    Things I would have changed:

    Main spring and mech could use some lube. Make receiver out of metal.

    What others should know:

    I prefer the single shot 60 over the magazine fed 61. The magazines do a poor job of holding the pellets and the 61 has a short section of dovetail behind the magazine. The magazine release blocks use of some of that dovetail. So mounting optics on the 61 is harder than on the 60 which has dovetail the full length of the receiver (see pics of both guns). My 10yr old son digs the 60 and didn't like the 61 mainly because of the magazine not holding pellets well. Even if pellets seat in the mag (R10 match seated well) the recoil can still pop them out. Another feature that makes this gun great for kids is the ease of cocking and the very adjustable stock length. In addition to sliding the bolt has two positions that further increases adjustment range.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    Price, accuracy, weight,easy,to cock

    Things I would have changed:

    Longer or more adjustment in stock

    What others should know:

    This is a great plinking gun for $99.00. Super good groups at 10 meters. Easy side cock so you can shoot more with less effort.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    Amazing price, nice trigger, consistently accurate. Shockingly good value for money. With a Bug Buster scope it'll pop round after round into a nickel sized hole from 100ft.

    Things I would have changed:

    A little less plastic would be nice, but remember the price...

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    Easy cocking. Very accurate. Price

    Things I would have changed:

    The rear sight. I wish it had a knob to adjust the windage instead of two small screws

    What others should know:

    This is an awesome little gun. I bought to shoot in my basement for the winter but I cannot put this thing down. It is so much fun to shoot. I bought a reflex sight to put on this and I have not used it yet. This thing is so accurate at 10m and I have not even done a pellet search for this gun yet. Right now it likes Beeman coated wadcutters and CPLP

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

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    Things I liked:

    Lightweight, easy cocking, sweet trigger, short overall length, looks, low cost.

    Things I would have changed:

    Go back to a steel receiver, QC on front sight

    What others should know:

    Upon first firing, I ran out of rear sight adjustment. After some fiddling, I realized the front sight was canted. I was able to straighten it by hand with considerable effort, which solved the problem. This is not broken in yet, and I have only tried it with RWS Hobbies and some other wadcutter pellets I had. Shooting 1" groups at 10m, so a very promising start. The form factor is very nice, and the size, cocking, and weight would make it a great kid's starter gun. Fortunately I like it too, and since my daughter is not quite 4, I expect to keep it to myself for some time. If I find the older steel breech version for sale I will jump on it, now that I've tried this one.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    Another great Rifle added to my stock .This shoots smooth and straight.I know have both models and two of my best..Made well.

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing

    What others should know:

    I put a red dot sight on this one and i can hit the target at 100 feet everytime..I havnt tried further .Great in my book

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    Everything about this and the 61 Model are good..I got the 61 first and the 60 will be at my door this wednesday ..I was reading the online reviews and figured the single shot version would be cool for the collection..I had a green laser i got off my friend and mounted it with a sensor pad...Love it...Great gun..

    Things I would have changed:

    It would be nice to see a 22 cal version with some more power...

    What others should know:

    Buy both models..Buy everything in the store..I sure am trying...

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    this is an amazingly amusing gun. it is accurate, esp for the price, and very very easy cocking, which is important to me as i am 70. i paid $99 for it and i just don't think you can find more fun for so little money. also, i love that the stock can be adjusted. loading is very easy too.

    Things I would have changed:

    the trigger is good but i would love a better trigger. at present there is some first stage distance in the trigger but it is predictable. second stage is fine. still more adjustments would be good, though that would add to the cost. some complain of the plastic; there is not much, other than the stock, and that is very stable.

    What others should know:

    i can not think of a single gun that is great for both new shooters as well as skilled shooters. this is a pickle of a gun. i put a scope on it and i shoot targets at 50 yards. yes, 50 yards. the scope helps my poor old eyes but the gun has enough power to go the distance. for the money, every airgunner should have one of these. just so you know, i also shoot an izh 46m for which i have a shoulder stock. no, the 60 is not in the same league because the 46m trigger is just a whisper and a breath to shoot. but even so, the 60 is just plain fun. btw- the 46m also shoots to 50 yards and gosh is it accurate. baikal=pickles of fun.

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