16ga.com ~ View topic - 5000 round test-Spartan

Member Joined: 08 Nov 2005 Posts: 3438 Location: Illinois

Well after this winter's test there are a few conclusions/delusions
1.No function problems-never replaced grease in the stock or removed.
2.Wood to metal fit lacks.
3.Needs a REAL choke wrench--so does my favorite--Browning.
4.Would be nice to have a better barrel selector----how many times did you use yours last year?????
5.Nice to have selective ejectors--with the option to "turn"them off.
6.Auto safety---Yeah it's a field gun Evil or Very Mad

7.Need extended chokes---see #3
8.Shoots very flat--good for me ---not for trap shooters-this model anyway.
9.Recoil pad is better than most others.-Could have used the new Remmy.
10.For a entry level-$400-hard to beat ---if you see one and are in doubt,buy it as there are now discontinued.

Joined: 11 Jan 2006 Posts: 311

I have one of the EAA Baikals before Rmington took over. Haven't fired 5K thru it like Hoa but his test confirms what I had already concluded. The guns are not pretty but are solid. My SxS has fixed chokes so I don't need the wrench!

Yeah I got one - I got it as a beater, and it's like swinging a club! Good gun for entry level or a beater. Reliable and solid, but surely not for the refined shooter.

Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 863 Location: NoDak

Hi guys, my 210 16ga was worked out great this year, for the $$ hard to beat - only problem is they are so damn heavy, 1/2lb lighter they would be much, much better. Overall, not bad for an entry level gun.

Have fun!!

Greg

Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 18

[quote="hoashooter"]
5.Nice to have selective ejectors--with the option to "turn"them off.

I'm not sure which model sparten you have but mine(a 310 i belive) does have selctive ejectors.

Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 26 Location: Philippi, WV

I've got O/U EAA Baikal with around 2000 rounds of light loads through it and it's shooting fine. It is heavy, but I need a work out every now and then.