Hey Guys,
Had to share my joy. I just picked up a used 595 LH .308 blue/synthetic with Leupold VX-1 3x9. Christmas present to myself
Checking out the gun shops - happened across this beauty - looked new. I am the proud owner of a similar 595 Whitetail Hunter in .223 LH - present from my wife several years ago. Wood/blue and typical sub moa Tikka shooter.
I held back a couple weeks on the 308 as I'm a traditionalist - blue/wood - so the synthetic isn't my first choice. Kept mulling it over, knowing the older 595/695 are nicer than the T3 (my opinion not flaming) and hard to come by especially in like new condition. Finally gave in knowing I would kick myself if I let it get away.
I reload for the .223 and .308 as I have an old Savage 99 - my first deer gun (sweet!) and a bunch of handloads ready for a tack driver.
Haven't got it to the range yet - hopefully this weekend if the weather is nice. Free floated the barrel - considering bedding it after I see how it shoots.
Looking forward to a long relationship with another Tikka...love 'em! Who knows, maybe the synthetic will grow on me - or I'll find a nice piece of wood.