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Like to hear from those who owned both, how they compare.

Pics show a 3 lug design on Ruger, are the actions as slick as a T3?

How are triggers? Quality of stock? Overall accuracy?

I realize Ruger is America mfg, and Tikka bbs set the bar like Sako, but is a Ruger the better value?

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Originally Posted by 65BR
I realize Ruger is America mfg, and Tikka bbs set the bar like Sako, but is a Ruger the better value?


I think so...

Comparing the two, the Tikka has the advantage:

Barrel - Tikka.
Action - Tikka.
Trigger - Tikka.
Stock - Tikka.
Accuracy - Tikka.

But all of those margins are small, and the Ruger is a close 2nd on all those points of comparison.

The Tikka likely has the slight edge in the barrel department, but Ruger is putting decent barrels on the RAR.

This assumes that QC is up to standards, and that depends on the individual rifle. If I ever had a QC problem, I'd much rather be dealing with Ruger by a long shot. Personally speaking, I likely won't be buying a Tikka, but I will be looking at a couple of SS Ruger Compacts when they arrive here.

Either way, for the small price difference between the two, I'd recommend you handle both of them and go with the rifle you prefer in hand, and not to base the decision on price.


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Seems there's about a $200+ difference in price for the blued version.


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Originally Posted by Steelhead
Seems there's about a $200+ difference in price for the blued version.


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I have both, in the same chambering, 7mm-08. RAR is blued, Tikka is stainless.
I prefer the Tikka significantly more.
Slicker (much slicker) action
Better (much better) trigger.
The stock fits much better with the Tikka, as the wrist in the RAR is really narrow.
The Tikka delivers better accuracy, but to be fair I've shot it much more than I have the RAR.


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Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
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Seems there's about a $200+ difference in price for the blued version.


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Blued Tikkas are on sale at Sportsman's Warehouse for $449.


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As I said, $200 difference at a minimum.


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Originally Posted by Steelhead
As I said, $200 difference at a minimum.


Where can I get a blued RAR for $249?



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I get them for $349. I'd have to factor in at least another $100 for food and gasoline to get to a Sportsman Warehouse. Not to mention my time.


Of course by the time I get there the sale will be over. What is their NONE sale price.


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Had a Tikka in the past. Liked it well enough and it was very accurate. I have 2 RAR's now, 223 and 308.

While I liked the Tikka quite a bit. I didn't like it as well as more conventional looking and functioning rifles. I sold mine, along with a couple of others and bought a Kimber.

The Ruger is cheap enough to be a legitimate beater that I don't worry too much if it gets dirty, rusty, lost in a boating accident or stolen. It is accurate enough for my uses. I can see a rattle can camo job on both.

The Tikka is just expensive enough to not be a true beater, but not quite enough quality for me to consider it a classic rifle I'd be proud to pass down to my grandkids.

Time will tell, but I think the Tikka is probably a bit better, but not enough to justify the price difference to me.


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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.



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I get RAR for $349. He said the Tikka's were on sale for $449 at Sportsman Warehouse, which makes it $200 more than what I can get a RAR for the following reasons:

Since I'd have drive 340 miles round trip to get to a Sportsman Warehouse, I need to factor in gasoline at $3.45 a gallon, 18 miles to the gallon and lunch. Not to mention my time.



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Originally Posted by Steelhead
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I get RAR for $349. He said the Tikka's were on sale for $449 at Sportsman Warehouse, which makes it $200 more than what I can get a RAR for the following reasons:

Since I'd have drive 340 miles round trip to get to a Sportsman Warehouse, I need to factor in gasoline at $3.45 a gallon, 18 miles to the gallon and lunch. Not to mention my time.


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You brought up a good point, I forgot the 'Memphis' one is actually in Southaven and I can't purchase a rifle in Mississippi so I have to go to Chattanooga, that's 410 miles round trip...


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So the on sale Tikka gets even more expensive.

I stayed at the Homewood across the street from the Memphis store once, I never realized it was in MS.

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The Tikka's bolt will lock down with its safety in the on position- that is not the case with the American. CP.

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Yep, it is. Not far from the state line. I lived in Southaven for 4 years but that was 20 years ago. It's changed a BUNCH.


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The Tikka's bolt will lock down with its safety in the on position- that is not the case with the American. CP.


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Personal preference-I like the bolt to be locked down when crawling through the brush. CP.

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