RE: Ruger Hawkey vs. Browning Medallion
Ruger's are well built (tank-like) and perfectly suitable for the intended purpose. The new Hawkeye's are an improvement. A-Bolts may be "better", but that's rather subjective. Each has positives and negatives. In my opinion, I'd take the Ruger over the A-Bolt but take an X-Bolt over either. It basically comes down to fit and feel, likes and dislikes and if you can justify the extra $ for the Browning.