I guess I am more of an old school guy because I would buy the Remington. I know ALOT of people like the Tikka but they to me look and feel cheap. They might shoot great but so does a Ruger American, as a matter of fact all modern sporting bolt guns shoot great nowadays, they couldn't sell them if they didn't. The best thing to do is go hold them both, look them over and make the desission for your self, don't buy one or the other because someone told you that you should.