Originally Posted by AKduck
The 700 was a “budget rifle” and used “ease of manufacturing shortcuts” when it was introduced too. I consider them same same.

It was at the time, I agree. Tubular receiver. Recoil lug ring. Brazing. It was designed to cut down on manufacturing costs.

And I don't look down on the Tikka. I just don't care for the recoil lug design. But it is, by all accounts, a great gun. I've considered one myself.

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