andyh990 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Hi I've recently had my cert back with a new slot for a 243. I'm after a good rifle that will last a very long time as I don't want to be changing it anytime soon. I've been looking at tikka sako etc, and like the look of the M595. Does anyone have any feedback on these rifles? Does anyone know of anyone with one thinking of parting with it? Or does anyone have another type of rifle which they are thinking of selling? Any help info on any rifle in 243 would be appreciated. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 If your keeping for a very long time then I would be looking for a new rifle. The 243 burns barrels a little quicker than most so its rather pot luck on the second hand market unless you know the history and true shot count. I have a M595 and was lucky that the guy I bought from was OK on round count. Had to spend a little to get a few bits put right but now a good gun. New, I would look at the T3 as I like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 There's a nice T3 in South & West Country Sports in Kenfig Hill at the moment. It's as good as new and I know it hasn't done a lot of work. It's worth a look, I did fancy it myself but funds are a bit low at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Tikka T3 Lite. Accurate straight out of the box. I've had mine for 7 years with no problems and not one fox has complained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 got a ph 1200 safari in .243 does the job nicely,loves fiocchi but not ppu.oldy but a goody light enough and at £200 screwcut left enough dollars for a good scope.atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogz25 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Poss selling my tikka m595 with t8 mod and mepota scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 dont be put off by second hand rifles very few, and I mean VERY few people put enough rounds through a barrel to "Burn it" out volume is not the issue high number strings where 20-30 rounds might get put through in a short period at a range are much much worse I have had three 2nd hand 243's none of them made before the 1980's all shot extremely well I have an older Tikka in 300WM much nicer rifle than any of the newer ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Nothing wrong with older stalking rifles as above larger groups do more damage but see more "shot out" rifles from bad cleaning than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I'm on phone so can't see where you're based, but Gardners Guns (Cumbria) had a lovely old wooden stocked M595 in .243 for sale some time ago. If I hadn't already owned a Tikka I would have bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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