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tikka T-3 vs M595 detail views & changes shown
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<blockquote data-quote="loaders_loft" data-source="post: 381694" data-attributes="member: 10540"><p>This is a neat view that I wanted to highlight. The M595 bolt is on the left, with the T3 bolt at right. Both bolts have a beautiful sako ejector and plunger setup with tight firing pin holes. However the M595 bolt has a slot machined in the right locking lug, which registers into a rail inside the action to create a smooth nonbinding action that is a real pleasure to cycle. This feature is omitted on the T3 action, although the T3 still has a very smooth action. The Stainless action is a bit more gritty, probably could be better if it was polished at the factory. (I may have cycled this smooth M595 action a little TOO Much during my last Wyoming prairie dog shoot! You know its hot when you need to move your gun into the shade to cool off....)lightbulb</p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj193/loaders_loft/tikka008.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p>Hopefully everyone enjoyed this little write-up about the differences between these two wonderfully accurate and budget priced rifles. Although I have a preference for the M595, the T3 is a great value and offers many features only available in high end rifles (ie, side bolt release, removable mag, adjustable trigger, accuracy guarantee, scope rings included, sako extractor, etc). If you ever have a chance to purchase either of these rifles, jump on the opportunity. I can assure you; you won't be disappointed!</p><p> </p><p>By the way, the long action version of the M595 is the M695, which I'm sure is just as nice as the M595 except I don't own one to review it thoroughly.</p><p> </p><p>I'll be shooting both of these rifles soon to retest their accuracy, although I must admit the 22-250 has quite a few more rounds fired and its handloads are not tuned quite as well as the 243. By now, I'm sure most of you have seen the spectacular groups that this 243 provided when it was brand new!</p><p> </p><p>To be continued....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="loaders_loft, post: 381694, member: 10540"] This is a neat view that I wanted to highlight. The M595 bolt is on the left, with the T3 bolt at right. Both bolts have a beautiful sako ejector and plunger setup with tight firing pin holes. However the M595 bolt has a slot machined in the right locking lug, which registers into a rail inside the action to create a smooth nonbinding action that is a real pleasure to cycle. This feature is omitted on the T3 action, although the T3 still has a very smooth action. The Stainless action is a bit more gritty, probably could be better if it was polished at the factory. (I may have cycled this smooth M595 action a little TOO Much during my last Wyoming prairie dog shoot! You know its hot when you need to move your gun into the shade to cool off....)lightbulb [IMG]http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj193/loaders_loft/tikka008.jpg[/IMG] Hopefully everyone enjoyed this little write-up about the differences between these two wonderfully accurate and budget priced rifles. Although I have a preference for the M595, the T3 is a great value and offers many features only available in high end rifles (ie, side bolt release, removable mag, adjustable trigger, accuracy guarantee, scope rings included, sako extractor, etc). If you ever have a chance to purchase either of these rifles, jump on the opportunity. I can assure you; you won't be disappointed! By the way, the long action version of the M595 is the M695, which I'm sure is just as nice as the M595 except I don't own one to review it thoroughly. I'll be shooting both of these rifles soon to retest their accuracy, although I must admit the 22-250 has quite a few more rounds fired and its handloads are not tuned quite as well as the 243. By now, I'm sure most of you have seen the spectacular groups that this 243 provided when it was brand new! To be continued.... [/QUOTE]
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