Today, the Russian arms industry produces a wide range of different shooting models for the needs of hunters. Pumps of the pump group are in great demand among consumers. The first Russian pomp is the IZH-81 gun. The Soviet hunter could see this model only in foreign fighters. And only in the late 80s, the production of the pump was established at the IzhMekh plant. The description, performance characteristics and device of the IL-81 pump action shotgun are presented in the article.
Meet the pump
According to weapons experts, the IZH-81 gun can be considered a leader in the group of pump action rifle models. In the West, these products are used by both hunters and law enforcement officials. Pumps in the USA are very popular. Soviet arms designers analyzed the experience of such well-known manufacturers as Remington, Winchester and Mosberg. Soon, a Russian hunter also received his pump-action weapon.
About recharge
According to experts, the guns of the pump group are united by one principle of reloading. In order to reload the weapon, the arrow must be pulled back and forth.
This principle is also used in the hunting rifle IZH-81. Unlike the automatic model, which uses the energy of powder gases, in the pump, the owner himself has to juggle the bolt, throw away spent cartridges and send out new ammunition.
How does it work?
After the shot was fired, the fore-end moves back, as a result of which the barrel channel opens. At the same time, the spent sleeve is extracted from the chamber. The supply of a new cartridge from the store and the USM platoon occur automatically. In order to send the ammunition to the chamber, you need to move the forearm forward. Judging by the reviews of the owners, IZH-81 has a high reload speed.
On the design features of the gun IZH-81
This model is executed in various options and has a wide range of purposes. The IZH-81 shotgun is equipped with a special locking system, which is represented by a longitudinally-sliding bolt, a special wedge connected to the barrel sleeve. Due to this design feature, the pressure of the resulting powder gases on the receiver is completely eliminated. In models of pump-action vehicles equipped with a different locking system, the owners noted the exact opposite effect. Due to its wide functionality, the external form of IL-81 is presented in several versions. For some pump-action shotguns, stocks are not provided. There are also guns that use folding stocks.
About Materials
For the manufacture of barrels, strong weapon steel is used, which is used in the production of Kalashnikov assault rifles. Inside the barrel contains a chrome coating. For the receiver they use not ordinary weapon steel, but a special aluminum alloy, due to which the weight of the pump is lightened. According to experts, in order to reduce the impact of the bolt mechanism on the box, weapons designers had to abandon the use of heavy metals. In the manufacture of stocks, plastic and walnut, beech or birch wood are used.
About the performance characteristics
- The IZH-81 shotgun is produced at a mechanical plant in Izhevsk.
- Barrel length varies between 56 - 70 cm.
- Shotgun caliber IZH-81: 12 mm.
- The chamber length is 76 mm.
- The basic model of the gun is equipped with 4 rounds. There are also options for 6 and 7 ammunition.
- The weight of IL-81, depending on the modification, can vary from 3.2 to 3.5 kg.
About the merits
Judging by the numerous reviews of the owners, IZH-81 pump pumps have good resistance to corrosion processes. Also, the design of the weapon allows for the quick replacement of butts and handles. Pompovik is equipped with several trunks, which is appreciated by many hunters. In addition, if necessary, the shooter can charge the gun with ammunition of 76 and 70 mm.
About the disadvantages
According to the owners, in the IZH-81 guns, the assembly of parts was not performed inadequately. Some pompomiks noted difficulties during reloading, which is caused by the presence of only one traction. In addition, it often breaks, as a result of which the fore-end is warped.
About modifications
On the modern arms market, the IZH-81 hunting pump-action shotgun is presented in several versions:
- The basic model of IL-81. The product is equipped with a barrel, 70 cm long. In this embodiment, ammunition 12/70 mm is used. The stock in the gun is fixed.
- IZH-81M. The weapon is a modification of IZH-81. The new model differs from the base model in that it uses reinforced 12/76 mm Magnum ammunition.
- IL-81 "Jaguar". This shooting model is used mainly in security structures. In addition, "Jaguar" is used by law enforcement officials. For a gun, a butt is not provided. Unlike the standard pump-action pump, the Jaguar is equipped with a pistol grip and a shortened barrel, the length of which does not exceed 560 mm.
IZH-81 "Fox Terrier." This model, like Jaguar, was created exclusively for security and law enforcement agencies. The differences between the guns are slight. In the Fox Terrier, the barrel is slightly longer and is 60 cm. In addition, high-strength plastic is used to make stocks.
- IZH-81K. This model of a pump action shotgun is equipped with a box magazine designed for 4 ammunition. Barrel length increased to 70 cm. For the gun provided ammunition 12/70 mm.
- IZH-81KM. The performance characteristics of this model and the previous are similar. The differences affected only the size of the ammunition. The IL-81 KM uses reinforced cartridges of 12/76 mm Magnum.
- IZH-82 "Baikal". This pump is based on IZH-81. For a new gun is characterized by the presence of a tubular box magazine and selector switch.
