Ruger Hawkeye SS or Tikka T3 30-06

[robmill70]

I have had rugers and Tikkas.......TIKKA!   Only ruger I ever really liked was a No 1V in 223, that thing was a tack driver.

[Phantom Gobbler]

Tikka is a joy to carry and shoot in .30-06!

[Phantom Gobbler]

I have to agree that the Tikka safety is a bit too easy to slip off.  I would not recommend a Tikka T3 for a young hunter for that reason.  Need to be aware of the safety at all times.  However you will see my Tikka going up the hill again this Fall!  

[wastickslinger]

I have both. I like my Rugers. I was a bit uncertain about buying a Tikka. But holy crap, after the groups that 509er and I are shooting I am sold. They gurantee 1" out of the box and they mean it. With the right load these 7mm mags are 1/2" guns, no joke. Also saw 509er bust the center out of a milk jug on his second shot the other day. The first one would have but we misread the wind, make a quick adjustment and smoked the center of it. We should be breaking milk jugs at 800 yards in no time. Guys spend alot of money to have a gun perform like that and for way more money that $600.

I will buy another one.