db58 Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 Not yet he's flat out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db58 Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 34 minutes ago, miki said: Did you get that photo of the 'stamp' ? 36 minutes ago, miki said: Did you get that photo of the 'stamp' ? Yes it's a m55 tikka my apologies to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miki Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 The givaway is the mauser (short) action. This rifle was made by Tikkakoshi prior to Sako buying them out and changing the name to Tikka. Sako bought Tikkakoshi in 1983 so this will be prior to that, probably 1978 (ish) so it's circa 40 to 45 years old (not 5 as you said @db58). The later versions (after 1982) featured a large plastic ball end on the bolt. It's a well made rifle, the problem with a .22-250 is that they are a hot round so often the throat is burnt out - this one may not be but i'd reccommend it's borescoped to check. They also have a 1:12 (early versions were 1:14) twist rate so would struggle with non lead bullets over 45gr, possibly 40gr. 50 and 55gr lead projectiles would be fine. Like all .22-250's, in good condition, this would be a really good, flat shooting foxing rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db58 Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 6 hours ago, miki said: The givaway is the mauser (short) action. This rifle was made by Tikkakoshi prior to Sako buying them out and changing the name to Tikka. Sako bought Tikkakoshi in 1983 so this will be prior to that, probably 1978 (ish) so it's circa 40 to 45 years old (not 5 as you said @db58). The later versions (after 1982) featured a large plastic ball end on the bolt. It's a well made rifle, the problem with a .22-250 is that they are a hot round so often the throat is burnt out - this one may not be but i'd reccommend it's borescoped to check. They also have a 1:12 (early versions were 1:14) twist rate so would struggle with non lead bullets over 45gr, possibly 40gr. 50 and 55gr lead projectiles would be fine. Like all .22-250's, in good condition, this would be a really good, flat shooting foxing rifle. Just now, db58 said: It's he'll of a fox Rifle bullet on bullet that's true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the poacher Posted February 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 Had a few prices from a few shops ect..id still consider a excellent cod 22.250 with mod..if you have anything try me.. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted February 4, 2023 Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 9 minutes ago, the poacher said: Had a few prices from a few shops ect..id still consider a excellent cod 22.250 with mod..if you have anything try me.. Thanks If you’re willing to go a bit over £1000 as noted in your ad you can pretty much get a brand new one with mod. Then you won’t have to worry about a few little cosmetic marks. or here one: https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/rifles/tikka/bolt-action/22-250/t3x-lite-221212110142002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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