Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles Ruger American vs Tikka T3

I've owned both and have owned both in stainless. So that's what I'll compare...

Accuracy -- toss up.
Trigger -- slight edge to Tikka (only because of the blade on the RAR)
Barrels -- toss up.
Stock -- Tikka.
Metal finish -- Tikka
Value -- Ruger

The Tikka action is smoother than Ruger. With that being said, I'd still buy the Ruger over the Tikka any day of the week.

The Ruger is available in a true short action. I consider the V-Block bedding superior on the Ruger. The Ruger is American made. Ruger customer service is usually outstanding. All 223 Ruger's are available with an 8" twist, not just a special version from a sporting goods chain. The stainless Ruger is $300 less than the stainless Tikka at my local gun shop. The RAR's are throated more to my liking than the Tikka.

To me there is no comparison. Buy the American, spend the extra $300 on Talley LW's and a scope. You'll be all up with the Ruger for about the same price as rifle-only with a stainless Tikka.