Tikka lsa 55 value
- Thread starter Hmatt
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Given the choice, I'd take a 55/65 over any other rifle Tikka has even made. My 65 is a beauty - well made, no plastic, perfect fit and finish, deadly accurate. Made back in the pre-Sako days when Tikka wasn't a bargain brand.
Some of these are branded Ithaca as well - same rifle though.
The downside (and it's a big downside) is that magazines are really hard to find and really expensive when you do find one. There's a company in Australia I think that makes them too, but theirs stick out, so you lose the nice flush-fit that the stock mags give you. At a gun show or on EE you might occasionally see a magazine selling for $250 or so.
For value - in the kind of condition you're talking about, I would agree $900ish. If yours comes with a second mag, I'd ask $1200 and see what kind of offers you get. Or, sell the spare magazine separately - it's worth more that way. If yours still has the front sight cover, that can definitely make it more appealing to a buyer. Rings/bases will add a little value/appeal too. Not everyone knows that modern Tikka T3 rings and 2-piece bases work on these.
Good luck with your listing when you decide to post it.
Some of these are branded Ithaca as well - same rifle though.
The downside (and it's a big downside) is that magazines are really hard to find and really expensive when you do find one. There's a company in Australia I think that makes them too, but theirs stick out, so you lose the nice flush-fit that the stock mags give you. At a gun show or on EE you might occasionally see a magazine selling for $250 or so.
For value - in the kind of condition you're talking about, I would agree $900ish. If yours comes with a second mag, I'd ask $1200 and see what kind of offers you get. Or, sell the spare magazine separately - it's worth more that way. If yours still has the front sight cover, that can definitely make it more appealing to a buyer. Rings/bases will add a little value/appeal too. Not everyone knows that modern Tikka T3 rings and 2-piece bases work on these.
Good luck with your listing when you decide to post it.
Trading for one that is fully intact. Thank you for your insight.
1:10 so I was hoping it can handle 100gr I just got an excellent deal on 200 hornady interlocks.
Yea I have found that the more aggressive boat tail designs don’t work as well in the older barrels. My m96 will fling old Norma bullets a lot easier than TGK
Well, it arrived yesterday! Very pleased with it. It is missing it’s rear site though. It has screws in the holes so atleast the threads aren’t messed. Google fu doesn’t seem to show much when I search this part.. any one have any leads or
Wisdom on where to find one?
Wisdom on where to find one?
There is also a British company that manufactures quite decent magazines for the m55 .. I purchased a 6rd for a M55 Sporter … “riflemags.co.uk”
( I really wish people would stop screwing around with iron sights on sporters then misplacing them)
( I really wish people would stop screwing around with iron sights on sporters then misplacing them)
