SAKO Tikka M595 in 223

[Coyote9]

Any wisdom and or experience floating around?

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[EZ-E]

Not sure about the M595, but the newer Tikka T3X is a pretty nice rifle. If the M595 is close to the newer models it should be a great gun to have.

 

[EZ-E]

Just did some research on the M595, all the articles & post on forums say it's a great gun. One person even said that if you have one, rebarrel or re-stock it if you need to, But don't get rid of it. They are getting harder to find & the cost is going up on them.


I'd say if it's under $600 you can't go wrong.

 

[baboon]

I guess being an old dude I would rather find an old Sako RIIHIMAKI L46 222 REM with the vintage Weaver or Redfield scope that was put on it back in the day.

 

[mongoose]

I guess being an old dude I would rather find an old Sako RIIHIMAKI L46 222 REM with the vintage Weaver or Redfield scope that was put on it back in the day.

Most accurate out of the box rifle I ever shot was my neighbors 1970s Sako in .222 Rem Mag.

 

[baboon]

Most accurate out of the box rifle I ever shot was my neighbors 1970s Sako in .222 Rem Mag.

Bofors barrels have a very good reputation. Most people hear of the rifle I mentioned and think great varmint rifle. I think great culling rifle that waste no meat for its a head or neck shooter. Low recoil, low report, just a great gun that still today is worth what the cost.

 

[Txhighlander]

I have yet to handle or shoot a Tikka that didn't shoot outstanding. I had a long range hunter in 7mm mag that would shoot a 4 shot group at 200 yards .75" consistently.

 

[Coyote9]

Just did some research on the M595, all the articles & post on forums say it's a great gun. One person even said that if you have one, rebarrel or re-stock it if you need to, But don't get rid of it. They are getting harder to find & the cost is going up on them.


I'd say if it's under $600 you can't go wrong.

Bid is 800 with a Zeiss scope so about 550 for the gun, Looks like it will top a thousand I'll drop off soon at $850

 

[Coyote9]

Bofors barrels have a very good reputation. Most people hear of the rifle I mentioned and think great varmint rifle. I think great culling rifle that waste no meat for its a head or neck shooter. Low recoil, low report, just a great gun that still today is worth what the cost.

YES however those Riihmaki Sakos go for over a thousand

 

[Coyote9]

Most accurate out of the box rifle I ever shot was my neighbors 1970s Sako in .222 Rem Mag.

I am also an old dude however the Riihmaki variants sell for over a thousand without a scope

 

[baboon]

YES however those Riihmaki Sakos go for over a thousand

Use to be you could find ranch rifles that some one handed down to a youngster who traded up for in his mind for something "better". I remember seening NOS 50-60's guns go for upwards if $3,500.00

 

[MTA]

They are outstanding. Like old Sakos. Actual quality with a rigid stock