The RAR seems to be the better value as long as you don't consider these factors
The tikka has a match grade lapped barrel mated to a blue printed trued action.
Anyone care to expound on the tolerances the RAR is held to?
Last time I checked I can get a Rem 700 action trued up for about $600. Gunsmith requested a tikka action if I decide to have him do another custom as according to him the actions are true and require no machine work.
Sure sounds like entry level to me!
The RAR may be the best bang for your buck for an entry level rifle however the tikka is the best bang for your buck for a mid entry rifle.
It's difficult to classify rifles that have drastically different standards in machine work in the same class unless you're willing to overlook the process that results in consistent accuracy in rifle after rifle after rifle after rifle.
The RAR will not stand up in this regard.
Shod
Who the hell cares about the tolerances if they both shoot similarly?
