tikka m65 deluxe info

[catapult]

Alright. The M65 in 300wm that I showed pictures above is now with me at home. Id like to know years of manufacture. Is there any information I can find online ?
On the left side of the action, its stamp 650-866xx M65
So, is it a late 70's, early 80's, or later ??

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[snowwhitexx7]

I just picked up a Tikka M65 with deluxe stock. left handed. .270 .. no wear or scratches on stock.

Consignment price was $1,500, offered less and settled on $1,200. Went straight to the gunsmith who did a through inspection and said it's in excellent condition, good headspace and seen zero concerns. Fired 2 rounds for a baseline. Copper shells immaculate, no concern there either.

Everywhere I read says it's a rare piece. I will search the serial number for more information on this rifle.

 

[struff55]

Very good rifles and last a lifetime. I like the deluxe with the rounded (not squared) foreend tip. M65 is a well designed action BUT a $1000 is Sako money and given the choice (I have Sako and Ithaca and Tikka "M's") I would buy Sako.
Resale better and no screwing around with lost magazines which are unobtainable. And Sako barrels work ok too! have a look at the TRG or 6ppc Varmints etc etc. there has been a myth growing around the older Tikka barrels....they are good But so are lots of other manufacturers - some much better (to add - the Australian SAS did use the Tikka M55 in 22/250 partly because it was accurate but also met other specs like detachable magazine.

let's see some 1000$ sakos