Let's see your tikka's

Might as well share my recent acquisition. I saved this beautiful old Tikka (Ithaca) LSA-65 in 30-06 from being surrendered and destroyed. '73 production. Haven't had it to the range since the scope install but I am giddy as heck to see how it shoots! My first rifle ever was a Tikka LSA-55 in 243 Win. There is a special place for these rifles in my safe. I would love to find an LSA-55 in 308!

Enjoy!

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Nice save !! Old school. Hate to hell the thought of a rifle like that going into the government wood chipper.

klego said:
Might as well share my recent acquisition. I saved this beautiful old Tikka (Ithaca) LSA-65 in 30-06 from being surrendered and destroyed. '73 production. Haven't had it to the range since the scope install but I am giddy as heck to see how it shoots! My first rifle ever was a Tikka LSA-55 in 243 Win. There is a special place for these rifles in my safe. I would love to find an LSA-55 in 308!

Enjoy!

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Well apparently good things come to those who wait 16 years! Not even a month after saving that LSA-65 pictured above, I run into this beauty at a local gun show!

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The EXACT rifle I have always wanted. '79 Tikka M55 Standard in 308 Win. I nearly messed my shorts when I saw it. Judging by the condition, I would wager less than 500 rounds down the pipe.

Took it out yesterday to the range and shot 1/2 MOA @ 100m with a Leupold VX-II 3-9x40. My T/C 308 will be demoted to backup rifle and this fine piece of machinery is now my do-all hunting rifle. :cool:
 
Found some nice direct fit Talley scope rings that are meant for a Tikka T3 but also fit the old models as well! Scope height is much better without using bases. I originally wanted to use the 17mm dovetail rings but choices for them are very limited it seems.

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Gives me an excuse to hit the range again this weekend!
 
klego said:
Found some nice direct fit Talley scope rings that are meant for a Tikka T3 but also fit the old models as well! Scope height is much better without using bases. I originally wanted to use the 17mm dovetail rings but choices for them are very limited it seems.

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Gives me an excuse to hit the range again this weekend!
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That looks great! If you are interested in lowering any further, the bases are flat on the bottom and easily machined down to a custom height.
 
DMS1 said:
That looks great! If you are interested in lowering any further, the bases are flat on the bottom and easily machined down to a custom height.
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Thank you for the advice! I didn't even think of that, great idea.

I am quite fond of the aesthetics of this rifle as well.
I have to admit, the darker wood is really growing on me.

I am so used to seeing my Ithaca rifles in their blonde stocks... but this one takes the cake IMO.
Very similar to my T/C Icon 308:

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Aaaaaaand the moment we met:

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I do believe this will be a long-term relationship! :p

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Decided to bring all the Finns out today for a group photo since the two recent additions.

Descending order:

Tikka M55 308 Win
Tikka M65 338 Win Mag
Ithaca LSA-65 30-06 Sprg
Ithaca LSA-55 243 Win

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Enjoy :)
 
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