I like 700's and have owned and used a boatload of them but the difference between the Tikka T3 and 700 is that the Tikka is ready to shoot well right out of the box. I have never owned or seen one that did not easily meet the guarantee of 3 shots under an inch. I bought my first T-3 about 20 years ago, I have bought some 700's since then but the 700's keep going down the road and the Tikkas stay.
If anyone ask me what rifle to purchase I unhesitatingly recommend Tikka. They are plug and play - requiring nothing except adding a scope.
drover
I agree 100%. I have also sent some 700's down the road after being a life long fan. Tikka has replaced the 700 as being the best shooting (Out of the Box Gun). Say what you want about them, The Dam things just flat out shoot.
