I own 3 kimbers- 260, 7mm-08 and 280 AI, they have beautifully made stocks, great triggers, slim, light, great handling rifles that shoot very well when held appropriately.
I own 4 Tikkas- 223 1-8 twist, 260, 6.5x55, and 308win, they all have slick actions with ok basic stocks, good triggers, and shoot well and are twisted correctly.
I shoot the Tikkas more at the range, but carry the Kimbers more in the field.
I like them both for what they are, but they are not in the same class.
All that slappin of the jaw and no vote???