
The Tikka 558 is a bolt-action rifle manufactured by Tikkakoski (owned by Sako) in Finland. It was introduced in the late 1970s as a mid-priced hunting rifle in the Tikka product line. The 558 featured a two-lug bolt with a 60-degree lift, a free-floated barrel, and an adjustable trigger. The stock was made from European walnut with a satin finish and checkering. The rifle was chambered in popular European and American calibers. The Tikka 558 was known for its smooth action and good accuracy out of the box. It was a reliable workhorse rifle in the Finnish tradition.
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