Tikka M595.. any known problems?

[norcan]

I have access to a Tikka m595 stainless in 22-250.

After hearing that this is one of the few rifles with a magazine that has little trouble feeding the 6BR, I am quite interessted in purchasing it. However, I am a bit reluctant as the spare parts of this rifle is drying up.

To those of you who have owned them for several years, should I be worried that either the magasines or bottom metal will give up on me? You know, it`s "plastic"

Should I purchase a spare?

 

[paul dillon]

Hi Northman,

I have a 595 in stainless laminate .243 have had it from new around 15 years and have put many a round through it never had a problem still shoots as true as it was new

cheers Paul D

 

[8x57]

"Tikka M595.. any known problems?"

Yes they stopped making them, that's the only known problem with a 595.

 

[Sierra]

My 308 cloverleafs. Best rifle I have bought. If I were to buy another rifle in a different caliber I would go out of my way to buy another. I have never had problems with mine

 

[pablo.222]

Buy it, you wont be disappointed. If i ever think about another rifle in different calibre that will be the first gun i will look for. Id travel a good distance too get one. Brilliant, much btr feel than the new T3 in my opinion. Thats what made me choose it to begin with.

 

[Jager SA]

"Tikka M595.. any known problems?"

Yes they stopped making them, that's the only known problem with a 595.

Ain't that the truth!

 

[bobjs]

Had a few over the years,
243.6mmbr x2 20 tac x1. 222 x1.

And as said, the only problem is they don't make them anymore,

Still have 2 in 6br and the new 20 tac,

Very happy with them both and the out shoot me,

Bob

 

[Mr. Gain]

I've not had any problems getting spare parts for mine... but take care of the feed lips of the 5-shot magazines since the fit between the magazine and the action is quite critical and any deformation will prevent the magazine locking in when the bolt is closed.

Also, the bolt stop assembly is a lever, backed by a spring and pivoting on a pin. When you remove the stock the pin will sometimes make a bid for freedom, taking refuge in some nook or cranny of the gun room.

I once made the mistake of removing the stock in the field to clear some dirt that had got into the rifle and lost the entire bolt stop assembly in the long grass. Fortunately GMK can supply replacements at reasonable cost.

There are some after-market bits available too (bolt handles and shrouds & metal "bottom metal"), but none are essential.

 

[rover]

Hi had one 22-250 for around 10 years, wish I never sold it never had any problems with it.
Jim

 

[Loki]

Hi

I have had my SS .222R for some 15years - nowt gone wrong in that time. Tweaked it with a SS bolt shroud, still carrys and shoots just fine for me.
I would take another without hesitation - ditto on the shame not made anymore.

L

 

[Fiadh]

Fantastic rifles, no intention to part with mine in the near future. I wouldn't have any hesitation buying another.

 

[bambislayer]

I've had my 22-250 for about 13yrs, I think. It has been abused! Never had any bother although the mag spring is starting to go, Probably down to me having the mag full and 1 up the spout!!!!!!
can't fault the rifle at all, much better than the subsequent T3s
I wouldn't hesitate in buying another.

 

[Rake Aboot]

Yes



There aren`t enough of them around in all calibers

 

[leej]

Buy it! I had a s/s 22-250 and sold it to buy a Sako 75 in the same spec. I love both rifles, don't get me wrong but I bought a s/s 308 last week and guess what I bought......
ATB Lee

 

[dropmdead]

I own a 308 Tikka 595 and tbh I'm surprised with how good the Accuracy is. With an accuracy load and trying a few match bullets it managed to hit clays consistently in excess of 800m. Not bad for a stock rifle in original wooden stock!

 

[Selous]

I have 3 and would have more if I could ! Bought my oldest friend in 2000 ( a 308) and it shot this group at a local BDS shoot three weeks ago. View attachment 58523

 

[Bandit Country]

"Tikka M595.. any known problems?"

Yes they stopped making them, that's the only known problem with a 595.

Agreed. Got a stainless/synthetic one in .308 and I'm keeping it.

 

[jim from accy]

If you have the opportunity to get one snap it up,got s/s in 223,great rifle.

 

[jay 22]

I agree with the guy who said ! the only problem was they stopped making them
had one in 222. 17 rem. 17 fireball and 243.

also two of the long action m695. one in 270 and one in 25/06 which I still have.
imo the stainless laminate ones are the nicest model they made. all have been very accurate

 

[takbok]

At the risk of losing out on it when I get a .222 variation, there's a lovely looking 595 in .222 on gunstar!