Hey, I am that "Canadian guy" with the springy sxs Baikal in 30-06. My rifle also had an issue with the safety not working correctly. I sent it back, and haven't heard anything about it since. I will be phoning the Canadian importer in Toronto this week, maybe next, no big hurry. The store I bought it at sent it to them a year ago!LOL To be honest I wanted to wait quite a while before getting a new one just to see if any one else is having problems.

So far that was the *only* rifle I have heard of (from an owner) that had any problems what so ever. There was a few of them sold here and I know one guy was really happy with his. I have never ever heard of a problem with a O/U, which have been produced for quite a long time. I have also NEVER had a problem with any Baikal I have ever owned (other than the sxs) so lets be clear on that.