Tikka M90
Tikka · Rifle · Out Of Production · 1989
Also known as: Tikka New Generation, Tikka M90 Series
Overview
The Tikka M90 is the Finnish 'New Generation' family of bolt-action hunting and sporting rifles produced by Sako-owned Tikka from 1989 to 1997. The series combined short-action models (such as the M551 and M558 in .223 Remington, .243 Winchester and .308 Winchester) and long-action models (such as the M658 and M690 in .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield and .300 Winchester Magnum) around a common 90-degree rotating two-lug bolt derived from the earlier Tikka M55 and M65 rifles. Each rifle uses a detachable box magazine, a free-floating barrel, an adjustable single-stage trigger with an optional single-set function, and a receiver drilled and tapped for scope mounts, and was typically fitted with a walnut sporter stock. The M90 series bridged the historic Tikkakoski-era rifles and the later Sako-built M95 (M595/M695) rifles that preceded the modern Tikka T3.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1090 mm (42.91") |
| 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 | 860 m/s (2822 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3592 J (2649 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm, 7.62 NATO
- .30-06 Springfield — also known as 30-06, .30-06 Sprg, 7.62x63mm
- .270 Winchester — also known as .270 Win
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Detachable Box Magazine, Free Floating Barrel, Drilled And Tapped For Scope, Adjustable Trigger, Single Set Trigger Option
Variants
- Tikka M558 - Short Action
- Tikka M658 - Long Action
- Tikka M690 - Long Action Magnum
Service history
Operators
- Civilian hunters and sport shooters
Production
Production years: 1989-1997
New Generation series encompassing the short-action M5xx and long-action M6xx models; superseded by the Sako-built M95 (M595/M695) series.
Origin
Country of origin: Finland
Discontinued: 1997
Notes
'Tikka M90' denotes the whole New Generation series rather than a single SKU; individual models carried three-digit designations (M551/M558 short action, M658/M690 long action). Barrel length, weight and magazine capacity varied by model and chambering; the figures here reflect a representative long-action sporter and are extrapolated from the closely related sister models.
Background
The M90 series marked the moment the Tikka name passed from the historic Tikkakoski works into Sako's stewardship, forming the bridge between the classic M55/M65 hunting rifles and the modular T3 family that would later make Tikka a mainstay of affordable precision shooting.