Ruger American vs Tikka T3

[bogeycentral]

Currently I have a Ruger American in 6.5 Creedmoore as my hunting rifle and it works fine. My only major gripe like many before me is the stock. Now that Magpul has a hunter version out finally, this would fix the issue, but at 3 pounds it seemingly would make the rifle a bit on the heavy side for lugging around in the mountains.

The question is I looked at the Tikka T3 superlite last night and was very impressed with the trigger and the stock not flexing all over the place. Is it worth dumping the Ruger and buying the Tikka or spending the $300 on a new stock for the Ruger? Trying to get a good idea before I potentially invest more into the Ruger.

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[Kruel J]

The Tikka is a better gun.

 

[titsonritz]

The Tikka is a better gun.

As in a whole different class.

 

[Kruel J]

As in a whole different class.

I was trying to be gentle.

 

[11Charlie]

I was trying to be gentle.

Some like it rough!


TIKKA IS THE BEST!!

 

[bogeycentral]

Gentle isn't always better. Appreciate the input. Gone it is!

 

[11Charlie]

Gentle isn't always better. Appreciate the input. Gone it is!

You won't find a more accurate rifle straight out of the box with factory ammo. If you choose to buy one you won't be sorry.

 

[Stomper]

You won't find a more accurate rifle straight out of the box with factory ammo. If you choose to buy one you won't be sorry.

Hey, you were impressed with my .308 RAR.... when I was finally shooting the right target.

 

[11Charlie]

Hey, you were impressed with my .308 RAR.... when I was finally shooting the right target.

Yes I was but it's no Tikka! Even at the wrong target a Tikka is better

 

[Greenbug]

A Tikka isn't for everyone, only those who like a light accurate dependable rifle right out of the box.

 

[Stomper]

Yes I was but it's no Tikka! Even at the wrong target a Tikka is better

Sigh.... I must agree, but still I must also...

 

[Greenbug]

My Tikka is so good, I woke up in elk camp walked out of the wall tent fired one round and everyone in my hunting party was all tagged out!













Just kidding, but they are very good rifles!

 

[Stomper]

My Tikka is so good, I woke up in elk camp walked out of the wall tent fired one round and everyone in my hunting party was all tagged out!













Just kidding, but they are very good rifles!

 

[Greenbug]

Stop laughing @Stomper

I truly made up that story!

 

[Stomper]

Stop laughing @Stomper

I truly made up that story!

GTHOOH!!

 

[bsa1917hunter]

Buy the superlite. You'll wonder why you ever wanted that ruger..

 

[Kruel J]

Buy the superlite. You'll wonder why you ever wanted that ruger..

Yup!

 

[bsa1917hunter]

Stop laughing @Stomper

I truly made up that story!

We would have believed it, if you were pharm... his elk just hop in the bed of his pickup, begging for mercy..

 

[Joe13]

Idk the varment is pretty nice too and not heavy

 

[bsa1917hunter]

Idk the varment is pretty nice too and not heavy

You lost me at "varment"