Finnish rifle with flair: Tikka's M595 Continental Varminter
Guns Magazine , Feb, 2003 by David M. Fortier, Emily K. Fortier
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I have to admit I took a liking to the Tikka M595 Continental. It's a handsome and well-made rifle with a slick action. Accuracy was very good, as seems to be a trait of Tikka rifles. This can be seen in the fact the 1999 British Long-Range Benchrest Championship was won by a Tikka Continental in 6.5x55. Group size was an almost unbelievable 10 rounds into 4.4 inches at 1,000 yards. Anyone looking for an accurate out-of-the-box varmint rifle would do well to consider a Tikka.

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I still believe some of the best shooting out the box 6.5's are the Tikka's and Sako's.

4.4" at 1000 yds with 10 shots, in a factory rifle is NOTHING to sneeze at.....too bad the Tikka is not available in the USA in 260....