I've seen some ugly pictures of the tikka blowing up and some angrey owners that were not satisfyed on how the company was backing up the problem. I don't own either one of these brands of rifles however I do know plenty of hunters out there that stand by their savage no matter what model they own. Based on the info that I've read or have wittnessed my vote would go to the Savage because I like the best riffle for the honest dollar, which means quality does not take second place, and pretty does not always mean first.