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I have two Tikkas and one X-bolt. I like both brands. The Tikka action cycles a little more smoothly, Accuracy is about even - not too hard to find a sub moa, 3 shot load. The Browning is a SS Stalker in 7mm wsm, and I really like it. The Hells Canyon looks to be a nice rifle as well. I prefer Browning, but either works well, and I'd recommend picking the one that handles best and fits best for you. Doubt you'll be disappointed either way.
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In My experience Browning rifles have been the most accurate out of the box rifle, and I have owned dozens of new bolt action rifles over the last 30 years including multiple Tikka rifles along with Weatherby Mark V's, Sako 75/85, Remington 700's, Model Sevens, Ruger 77's and Hawkeye's (these have been least accurate followed by Weatherby) Kimber's, Winchester Mod 70's and probly a few other brands..oh yeah a few CZ 527's 😁......Hb You would need a member from one of the Big 5 accounting firms to keep tabs on your acquisitions. 
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In My experience Browning rifles have been the most accurate out of the box rifle, and I have owned dozens of new bolt action rifles over the last 30 years including multiple Tikka rifles along with Weatherby Mark V's, Sako 75/85, Remington 700's, Model Sevens, Ruger 77's and Hawkeye's (these have been least accurate followed by Weatherby) Kimber's, Winchester Mod 70's and probly a few other brands..oh yeah a few CZ 527's 😁......Hb You would need a member from one of the Big 5 accounting firms to keep tabs on your acquisitions. This Sad but true....I am a rifle-aholic 😁......Hb
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Between the Tikka T3 and the Browning X Bolt, are there any opinions/thoughts on which would be the stronger action?
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I can tell you that both can withstand 100000 psi so no issues with this.
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I have neither, but the smoothest operating bolt gun I ever fired is my Sako. Since Tikka is made by Sako; it should be as smooth.
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I can tell you that both can withstand 100000 psi so no issues with this. How do you know this? I have neither, but the smoothest operating bolt gun I ever fired is my Sako. Since Tikka is made by Sako; it should be as smooth. Why, they are a different design and obviously made to a different price point? I would look at the Sauer 100
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Buddy has an Browning AB3 in 300 Winny. A lot of (accurate) gun for $400.
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I have and/or do own several of each rifle. As a rule of thumb I have found the Tikka rifles to be more accurate. I would rate the out of box accuracy as average to good for the Brownings and good to excellent for the Tikkas. The Tikkas are lighter, have a smoother action and have a little better price point. However I do feel like the Browning fit and finish is better. Neither are a bad choice but if I was buying a new rifle today it would be a Tikka.
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Buddy has an Browning AB3 in 300 Winny. A lot of (accurate) gun for $400. I have Browning ABolt 1's and Browning ABolt 2's and like them both, a friend of mine just bought a Browning AB3...........the AB3 has nothing in common with an ABolt. Browning is so embarrassed with these POS's they don't even call them an ABolt just an AB. The ABolt 1&2's can have a really good trigger with just the swap of a spring. Also have Tikka's, I have been a lifelong Sako fan but I think the lower line Tikka's have a better trigger out of the box, the magazines look really cheesy but do work very well
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