I am looking for a light to medium weight bolt action rifle to hunt deer with and I recently came across one of these for sale and I do not know much about them. I also am looking at the newer Tikka T-3 lite, the Sako A-7 and either Savages or Remington.
I had been strongly looking at either purchasing a new Tikka 3 lite or a new Sako A-7; when I came across one of these Tikka M 695 that is used, but in super condition. It is a composite stock with SS barrel in a 270 win; and the gun has a small RMEF stamp on the barrel just in front of the action ( I assume it was a company donation for auctions etc. to RMEF ). The gun has - imported by Stoeger on the barrel.
I am asking here for opinions on this gun. I have a 4-5 day hold on it right now and am strongly thinking of purchasing it, but thought I would ask for input here.
BTW- in my personal inspection when comparing to the Tikka T-3 lite; this M695 model seems less "plasticky", for lack of a better word. The stock and feel seems closer to the Sako A-7. I guess the specs show it at 7lbs 2oz which seems to me about right based on my handling of the gun. Action is very smooth and the overall quality (in my non expert opinion) just based on inspection seems right along the lines of what I see in the new Tikka 3 and the Sako.
So..... Please give me the good, bad and indifferent. All is appreciated- thanks
I had been strongly looking at either purchasing a new Tikka 3 lite or a new Sako A-7; when I came across one of these Tikka M 695 that is used, but in super condition. It is a composite stock with SS barrel in a 270 win; and the gun has a small RMEF stamp on the barrel just in front of the action ( I assume it was a company donation for auctions etc. to RMEF ). The gun has - imported by Stoeger on the barrel.
I am asking here for opinions on this gun. I have a 4-5 day hold on it right now and am strongly thinking of purchasing it, but thought I would ask for input here.
BTW- in my personal inspection when comparing to the Tikka T-3 lite; this M695 model seems less "plasticky", for lack of a better word. The stock and feel seems closer to the Sako A-7. I guess the specs show it at 7lbs 2oz which seems to me about right based on my handling of the gun. Action is very smooth and the overall quality (in my non expert opinion) just based on inspection seems right along the lines of what I see in the new Tikka 3 and the Sako.
So..... Please give me the good, bad and indifferent. All is appreciated- thanks