IZH 60 Air Rifle

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Inexpensive/accurate

no6thing for the $.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

No changes that I can think of.

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!

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.

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.

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.