Wife green lights new hunting rifle! T3 or Remington??

[bassquatch]

So I got the 'go for it' for a new hunting rifle next month for my birthday  I have been shooting a Remington Model 700BDL wood stock with a Leupold 3x9 VXII in 30.06 for 12 years now. It has been a decent gun for a first hunting rifle but it's time for a change, I would like to go stainless steel and synthetic stock this go round.... I was a carbine guy before I got into hunting and hunting rifles were a bit of a learning experience for me (not overheating the barrel especially) I went a little Lee Harvey when I first bought my current gun....oops. I would like to give my current gun to my son when he gets out of the Army so now is as good a time as any to upgrade!

I have been doing some research and am torn between sticking with Remington or going to a Tikka T3? I can't find many bad reviews on the Tikka but a lot of reviews saying that Remington's have really fallen off over the years? So, I guess my question would be, if it were your birthday and your choice, what would you choose and why? I will be sticking with the 30.06 as I just love the versatility of the caliber! Thanks in advance for any input 

[X-Force]

Call up benchmark in Arlington and say you want a new Remington in 06 stainless.

It sounds like you already have a great gun. If it still shoots solid and you want a more durable finish nitride the barrel and action and pull off the old stock and put a good aftermarket on it.

[turkeyfeather]

I had almost this same debate with myself 5 years ago. But with a .270 win. caliber. I finally choose the T3 and it has sat in my safe every since. Never shot more than a few rounds playing around with it. Just can't pull myself away from the bow. 

[BOWHUNTER45]

I just made a post about a sale at cabelas ..they have a Remington model 700 ADL with bushnell scope for $599...If it shoots anything like my old ADL then I would for sure check it out 

[jason stevens]

Both are good guns but I recomend the t3 hands down, no question.

[buckfvr]

I had almost this same debate with myself 5 years ago. But with a .270 win. caliber. I finally choose the T3 and it has sat in my safe every since. Never shot more than a few rounds playing around with it. Just can't pull myself away from the bow. 

multi-season tag......I know, I know, I will still use bow most of the modern and definetly muzzle season.

Oh yeah.........lets try the Tikka

[Skillet]

Waiting for BiggerHammer to weigh in...

But I vote for the T3 stainless lite.  Have one in 270wsm and although I'm a wood stock nut, I love this gun for mountain hunting.  Smoothest bolt at the price point bar none.

[elkaholic123]

Why not look at other mfg like Savage or Browning or even Winchester? All make good reliable bolt actions. I have at least  1 of all of them except a Savage. I would go with a 300WSM instead of the 06, just as versatile but a little more so.



Just kidding get a Rem .06 

[starbailey]

I have a couple of both brands and will always pick up one of the  Remingtons before the tikas.   

[jay.sharkbait]

Remington

Savage

Tikka


In that order

[CAMPMEAT]

Have her make the decision. That way you're clear. I'd go Savage myself. I have all 3 and like the Savages a lot better.

[Forks]

Remington and a Manners stock upgrade. Might as well add a trigger while you're at it. Done deal.

[superdown]

Neither. Browning, Howa, Savage in that order you should buy something worth what you pay for it.

[Wea300mag]

Tikka vote here, mainly for the "out of box" accuracy and very light weight. If you hike a lot when hunting you will feel the difference.

[BULLBLASTER]

Remington or savage...