Why would anyone buy a 700 when Tikkas are so far superior in every way ?
Because they aren't. I have both, and while the Tikka is a nice rifle, accurate to boot, it has a bunch of plastic that the 700's do not have, is not nearly as popular, and given a choice between the two, I'll take a 700 every time.
+1 . The tikka shoots straight because it is machined very well, I will take the 700 design over it any day of the week if it is machined and
manufactured to specs.. IE tight tolerances. There are thousands of aftermarket accessories made for the 700 and what custom action is is a copy of a Tikka?
I have owned/own Tikkas. They only advantage it has is precise workmanship, good barrel and trigger.
