If you want stainless/synthetic, light weight, then go with the Tikka. If you prefer wood/blue and don't mind a little extra weight, go with a Ruger.

I have a 25-06 Tikka and the recoil is mild to me. I wouldn't think a 30-06 would be too bad. If it is, a Limbsaver should fix the issue.

I own Rugers and Tikkas, though neither in 30-06. Both are great rifles, and I appreciate them for different reasons. The Tikkas do tend to be more accurate right out of the box with no tinkering.

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