Tikka M695
Tikka · Rifle · Discontinued · 1995
Also known as: Tikka 695, Tikka M695 Magnum
Overview
The Tikka M695 is a Finnish long-action, bolt-action hunting 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 holding three cartridges, and was chambered for standard long-action and magnum cartridges such as .30-06 Springfield, .270 Winchester, 6.5x55 Swedish and .300 Winchester Magnum. Together with the shorter M595, it formed Tikka's 500/600 series before being replaced by the Tikka T3 in the early 2000s.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1120 mm (44.09") |
| Barrel Length | 622 mm (24.49") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 880 m/s (2887 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 4515 J (3330 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .30-06 Springfield · primary — also known as 30-06, .30-06 Sprg, 7.62x63mm
- .300 Winchester Magnum — also known as .300 Win Mag, .300 WM
- 6.5x55mm Swedish — also known as 6.5x55 SE, 6.5 Swede
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, Long Magnum Action
Variants
- Tikka M695 Magnum - Magnum Chambering
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 M695 is the long/magnum-action counterpart to the short-to-medium-action Tikka M595; both share the same design and were superseded by the Tikka T3 line around 2003-2004.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 ideas into the Tikka T3, which went on to become one of the best-selling hunting rifles in the world.