Terribly sorry if my comments were not relevant, but the heading on the posts relates to Baikals not specifically sxs or u&o. I was purely reporting my experience with what I believe to be a value for money double. As a matter of fact I am thinking of adding the 30/06 sxs to my stable. The sighting position is terrible for me but the open sights are no good for my sight these days anyway, so a low power scope or red dot would be going on it. While looking at the sxs I put a red dot on and suddenly
it lined up perfectly. If the rifle worked well then another few hundred dollars would buy a nice walnut blank to replace the very utilitarian standard stock and I could lengthen the pull a little at the same time. As has been reported here by others, I have not heard any adverse reports other than the finish, and most people state that that has improved from a few years ago. If that is correct maybe there has been an overall improvement in the quality compared to earlier models and some faults
may have been addressed and rectified. Finally as one who has had a 45/70 sxs on order for a couple of years, they are not happening yet. I have been told by one of their agents that the demand for other models will not allow the production of the 45/70 for at least another year.

All the best, Ian.