I would say that the tikka is more accurate. I would go farther to say that it is a less desirable weapon. I'm not a fan of composites. I don't care what you say about them being better than steel, I say BS. They are on there because they are cheaper not because its better.

I for the life of me don't know why Ruger doesn't improve their triggers. They totally suck. They always (yes always) have a tremendous amount of creep and extremely heavy pull. For anyone that says they need: "a little" trigger work, you don't know what you are talking about. They need a lot of trigger work, or better yet a new trigger assembly. The problem is that even after you buy an aftermarket trigger you can't always get a good trigger when you are done. If Ruger would engineer a good adjustable trigger in their rifles, they would be the only hunting weapons I would buy.

I agree from what I have seen. One of our group I was out with in QC last winter had trouble shooting his Tikka - could not hit anything and it was sighted before he went. We sighted again - and it was random at best. We began to look at it and the lower screws on the trigger palte were loose - one was missing. The gun was brandy new amd had only a box full of rounds throuhg it - hard case, etc. He also had firing pins issues, maybe related to warmer weather than usual - seemed to be freezing up. My Model 70's got us through the ordeal without a problem.

Ruger hands down. I have two Mk IIs one in .223 and one in 300wsm and both will shoot a .6" group at 100 yards. My #1 will come close to that. All they need is a trigger job.

Hmmmm, sometimes all they need is a trigger job.

I don't know where some get the idea that synthetic stock = Tikka. Almost every major firearm mfg. today has the OPTION for those who choose, to buy rifles, shotguns, handguns with synthetic stock, grips, etc.

I personally have 2 T3 Tikkas with hardwood stocks. I like the very nice quality hardwood and the way they look. But I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to buy synthetice/composite. I wouldn't buy a hunting shotgun (e.g. Benelli) without a synthetic stock. They hold up very very well.

You who are dye in the wool Ruger fans with the triggers that are sloppy, go ahead buy and replace the triggers and do what else you have to do to make them shoot well.

I don't need to convince those who own and regularly shot Tikka T3s. They are outstanding rifles. Got nothing else to say to those who want less.

Most accurate?

Tikka (MOA guarentee)

Now, best gun between the two? That seems to be the (not asked) question everyone is trying to answer..