Tikka M558
Tikkakoski · Rifle · Out Of Production · 1990
Also known as: Tikka New Generation M558
Overview
The Tikka M558 is a Finnish short/medium-action bolt-action sporting rifle introduced in 1990 as the successor to the earlier Tikka M55. It was among the first rifles produced after Tikka relocated its manufacturing to the Sako plant in Riihimaki, Finland. Chambered for standard cartridges such as .243 Winchester, .308 Winchester, .22-250 Remington and .222 Remington, the rifle uses a free-floating barrel and a detachable single-column clip magazine. Rather than drilled-and-tapped scope holes, the receiver carries an integral 16.5 mm dovetail with a recoil notch for optics mounting. The M558 earned a reputation among hunters and target shooters for its accuracy, reliability and ease of maintenance.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3100 g (109.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1130 mm (44.49") |
| Barrel Length | 572 mm (22.52") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 960 m/s (3150 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2986 J (2202 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .243 Winchester · primary — also known as .243 Win
- .308 Winchester · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as 7.62x51mm NATO, 7.62 NATO, .308 Win
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Integral Dovetail Scope Rail, Single Set Trigger Option, Detachable Magazine
Variants
- Tikka M658 - Long Action
Production
Production years: 1990-1997
Manufactured by Sako at Riihimaki under the Tikka brand; replaced the Tikka M55 and was itself succeeded by the M595 series.
Origin
Country of origin: Finland
Discontinued: 1997
Notes
The M558 (short/medium action) was paired with the long-action M658 and later superseded by the M595/M695 series in the late 1990s, before the Tikka line was replaced by the T3 in 2003. A single-set trigger was offered as an option alongside the standard trigger.
Background
When Tikka moved production into the Sako factory at Riihimaki around 1990, the M558 was one of the very first rifles off the new line, carrying the accuracy reputation of the old M55 into the Sako-built era that would eventually lead to the world-famous Tikka T3.