Tikka M595
Tikka · Rifle · Discontinued · 1995
Also known as: Tikka 595
Overview
The Tikka M595 is a Finnish short-to-standard-action, bolt-action hunting and sporting rifle produced by Tikka (a Sako brand). It uses a forged and milled steel action with a free-floating barrel and a detachable clip magazine, and was chambered for short and standard cartridges such as .223 Remington, .243 Winchester, .308 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington. Together with the long/magnum-action M695, it formed Tikka's 500/600 series before being replaced by the Tikka T3 in the early 2000s.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3100 g (109.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1065 mm (41.93") |
| Barrel Length | 570 mm (22.44") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 838 m/s (2749 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3412 J (2517 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm NATO
- .223 Remington — also known as .223 Rem, 223 Remington, 5.56x45mm
- .243 Winchester — also known as .243 Win
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Forged And Milled Action, Detachable Clip Magazine, Adjustable Single Stage Trigger, Short Standard Action
Variants
- Tikka M595 Varmint - Heavy Barrel
Service history
Operators
- Civilian hunters and sport shooters
Production
Production years: 1995-2004
Part of Tikka's 500/600 series; discontinued when the Tikka T3 replaced the line
Origin
Country of origin: Finland
Discontinued: 2004
Notes
The M595 is the short/standard-action counterpart to the long/magnum-action Tikka M695; both share the same design and were superseded by the Tikka T3 line around 2003-2004.
Background
When the M595/M695 series was retired, Sako folded its accurate free-floated action and detachable magazine into the Tikka T3, which went on to become one of the best-selling hunting rifles in the world.