Umm .... ive never shot a Browning A-Bolt but i have compared the Tikka to a Ruger M77 Hawkeye. I liked the Tikka better. It had a better trigger and was shorter and lighter. The only thing i didnt like about the Tikka is the plastic clip and trigger guard but they ahve rpoved to be very durable for me. I ended up buying a Tikka.