i wouldn't pay what they want for a Kimber, however that's not what the question was. i took the question as which is a better rifle not which is a better rifle for the money. if money was no question, Kimber all the way. in my opinion Kimber is a better made rifle, Tikka's have a cheap feel to them. i'm not saying Tikka's aren't good shooters, just saying overall...Kimber's are better quality.