Narrowed It down Browning A-Bolt Or Tikka T3

[ox1443]

Well guys narrowed it down to 2 rifles Browning A-bolt in 325 WSM or 300 WSM and a tikka T3 in stainless Synthetic, Lam/ Stainless , or the T3 hunter in 30/06 Or 300 WSM But have no idea witch one to take they all fit me like a glove but have no idea on witch one to pick

[Mossie]

I really like my A-Bolts. I like the tang saftey, detachable magazine, short bolt throw and the balance and looks of them. They are good shooters but not exceptional.

[hossdaniels]

Whats more important to you? Longevity and finish(browning) with 1" - 11/4" groups(mine anyway), or flat out accuracy with some shortcuts(tikka, dont have one, but all accounts I've heard are crazy accurate).

The scope probably makes more difference than the rifle for any practical reason.

[skeeter 7MM]

FYI, I just (I mean just, like an hour ago or so)spent time behind a browning abolthunter IIchambered in a 325wsm, shooting 200gr handloads. Recoil wise it was more then 300 wsm, IMO comparable to a 338wm.

If they all fit like a glove then it it's a matter of which one you like better in looks/features. Both have solid followings and IME both have shown they can be made to shoot. Something to consider is once you add scope, rings and cartridges you'll easily add over 1lb to the rifle. It may help narrow the list if you have a couple that bare are on the edgeof comfort level off hand.

[VAhuntr]

You have narrowed it down between two great rifles. I have read some reports that the WSM chamberings are a little slower out of the Tikka rifles. Whether this is true or not, I don't know. I had a 270 WSM but the cost of factory ammo was one reason I decided to sell it. You may want to keep this in mind before you buy the WSM if you are not a reloader.

[cjwink]

I am a big browning shotgun fan.. But not so fond of thier rifles.. I do like the Tikka though..

[outdoorsmen]

tikka hands down. the a-bolt is not going to be made much amymore, x-bolt is taking over. but who cares, i take the tikka ina heart beat.

[oldelkhunter]

I have read some reports that the WSM chamberings are a little slower out of the Tikka rifles. Whether this is true or not, I don't know.

It is true of any cartridge chambered in a Tikka , they tend to have slow barrels.

[maytom]

I bought a Tikka T3 Lite in the .308 winand it's a real tack driverright out of the box!!! I got mine mostly asmy deerand occasional Black bear gun. Love this gun for the money!!!