I have two Tikkas (.243 & .30-06) and one Ruger 77 MKII. Both Tikkas were great right out of the box. You just can't beat the trigger! The Ruger shoots real well now that the barrel has been freefloated and the trigger replaced with an aftermarket (Dayton Trister). At this point I'm not sure the difference between the Tikkas and the Ruger are the rifle or me.