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Shot the RA SS compact 223 yesterday. Shot very well with the right loads. Under 1". Light and have to work at it to get it to
hold consistent.

Wish I had that price here....could make a man take out a HELOC - LOL

From a safety point of view, this seems risky. I suppose it depends on how the trigger is setup. I got mine down to 1 pound pull. The thingy that is tied back is a safety. Without that, I would think 2-3 pounds would be min on single stage trigger on a hunting rifle.

I guess, the advantage of wire over removal of the part is if you do kill someone by accident, the wire could be quickly removed for a quick CYA.

I would rather be safe, than look good.

If Ruger gets wind of this behavior, how long before they redesign a sealed trigger. We are just one fatality and lawsuit away from a discontinued trigger. And a great trigger in context of the times.

Why not pull the send photo. Give Ruger a break. STOP talking about disabling the trigger safety - please.

You obviously have no idea how incredibly stupid the SOB who posted that pic is, or why his shooting himself would not be a tragedy.

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A [bleep] with an empty chamber and a missing firing pin makes me more nervous than a little fishing line. Then again I pin the grip safety and toss the FP block on 1911's.

What type of trigger problem does the little blade safety cause? It's just a disconnector and seems fairly transparent. I wouldn't disconnect one on any of my Glocks either.

But I'm not real particular about triggers...as long as the sights are on the target when the rifle fires the bullet goes where it's supposed to.

All I know is I like one piece trigger shoe like a 1 pc bolt...

If I get one it will get a B job. Never liked the Savage but might consider a RAR - given the package.

No problem at all unless you are a stupid SOB.

First post, been reading the forum for about a year. Great info and definitely an interesting group of people.
I own 2 Tikkas, 300 win and 7 mag. Both have served me well and shoot almost anything I feed em. I've also owned a RAR in 7-08 and it was decent for what it was, just didn't feel right to me. I'll admit, the SS version in 223 does interest me. Anyway, just wanted to offer my 2 cents and get my feet wet.
BTW, probably should mention the 300 Win is in a B&C stock and just flat out feels right to me. So far, it'll shoot 1" groups with 180's/190's/200's, definitely can't complain about that. I have a box of 220gr Sako Hammerheads I wanna try asap, like to see how those group

I bought one of these new rifles yesterday, it's a stainless American .308 Win for $359. I was comparing it in the store with a Browning AB3 and liked the Ruger better and it was less expensive. The safety on the Ruger didn't click as loud as the Browning and I liked the Stainless finish on the Ruger better than a Tikka. It is an extremely flat stainless finish.

Comparing with a Tikka T3 which I have and also like. I prefer the Ruger because of the flat stainless finish, location of the safety, better bedding the "V" of the action tightens down into the stainless insert groove in the stock. The Tikka has a loose "chip" that acts as a recoil key between grooves in the stock and receiver. And I like the Ruger rotary magazine clip better than the Tikka clip.

When carrying a spare Tikka magazine loaded but out of the rifle, the bullets rattle around in the magazine. I don't think this will be an issue with the Ruger because the rotary spring pressure.

The only thing I don't like about the Ruger American rifle is the blade on the trigger, if I can't get used to it I will probably tie it back like Boxer or try to remove it.

Tikkas are a flaming POS on many levels. As is the Browning.

The American is better and just happens to cost less to boot.

I could dig a 1-8 American punched to 223AI.....

Tikka T3 rocks...d

the American stocks are junk. Almost as bad as the injected molded Savage. At least the Tikkas come with a half way decent stock in comparison, and no bladed trigger.

Flaming POS...

Eric

[quote=2muchgun]Tikkas are a flaming POS on many levels. As is the Browning.

The American is better!

Last I checked America has 31 states that allow same sex marriage so you stick with "YOU'RE" flaming piece of schit and join right in and be proud to be an American!

Shod

nearly bought a RAR stainless in 243 but found a remington 700 243 on clearance and went that route. i have a tikka t3 hunter in 308 and love it. would love to find a tikka in 6.5x55

I'll take the Tikka over the RAR. I own one Tikka, in 260, and it's a great shooter. I have nothing at all against the RAR, and would own one if I could convince myself I needed one. I'd buy one in 223, but already have a Ruger Hawkeye in that caliber and I'm not swapping that rifle out.

Now this sounds like a very unbiased and knowledgeable report from all directions. This guy is my new guru. It's obvious that he is very knowledgeable and there really should be no need for anyone to provide any further additional thoughts on this matter.

As an aside, I really like my older Tikka .223 1 in 8" twist rifle. I just haven't "punched" it yet. Probably better get on that now that I know. Silly me.

What's funny is how a mag and "closed" ejection port on the Tikka "sucks" but is OK for the RAR.

Walmart... no BS.