I just recently bought my first tikka. Actually, the first one I handled, I got the hunter version with the wood stock. The action, like you said, is amazing. I also have a gen 2 ruger ranch, and it will definitely get the most use it's just a handy rifle to carry around and has plenty of accuracy to do what ever I need to do around the farm.
Just left my FFL an hour ago with my 12th Tikka, also a T3x Hunter, 30-06 this time. I'm watching the Ruger Gen 2 for later this quarter to see what barrel length will be on 7PRC and probably 3rd quarter to see if they will have left hand. For the last 2 years, I've become a Tikka fan.
I have been a die hard Tikka fan. Had one in 7mm-08, and then another one in 308 that I recently sold, with the plans of picking up another one this year. I was looking at the CTR and others where I would have a threaded barrel, and they are all over $1000. But then this new American Gen 2 came out. For the price point, I am seriously thinking about getting this instead and saving about $400. Can't wait to check one out at a store.
Excellent video and review The Ruger feels/sounds more hollow because the Tikka stock is filled with foam. Its one of the things they addressed with the T3x vs the T3. So far after using several, their in the field performance is pretty much identical. yeah the Tikkas more refined but the proofs in the pudding. AI mags work and they are WAY cheaper than Tikka CTR mags. My only complaint with those particular models of Ruger American is that the rear action screw is hidden under the mag catch and that has to be disassembled to remove the screw.
Thanks Lucas. Do you need an adapter for the AI mags to work in the Tikka? I've seen a couple different options but haven't had a chance to try anything yet. And I agree about the action screw on the Ruger.
I have a tikka CTR 308 20" and absolutely love it, that being said I also love the look and features of the new ruger american gen 2 and hopefully pick one up soon. Which one do you prefer?
Both are great and it really comes down to what you can afford. The action on the Tikka is slightly smoother but the ruger is still great. If you can afford both then get both.
It all depends on what you're going to do with it. You can certainly spend more and get the tac. Some people will buy one of these guns for the purpose of putting them in their own stock or chassis system.
They are in two different categories though. The Tikka t3x ctr is $1150 and the Ruger American gen 2 is $600 both from Cabela's. It's almost half the price and the fact people actually compare the ruger to guns like this Tikka says a lot. Personally I believe you get more quality per dollar from Ruger. I previously had a Ruger M77 MKII and I have yet to handle a rifle as nice as that and you can get the M77 Hawkeye(basically the same gun)for $1000. Even if you don't plan on buying one you need to handle one. It's an amazing firearm.
Both are very good rifles for the money. BOTH have cold hammer forged barrels. Both are likely sub MOA all day long. NOTE: You could have put a very nice MAGPUL bipod on the RUGER instead of that Rube Goldberg Harris bipod. It's 2024, not 1994.
@@BoomStickTactical@BoomStickTactical Anyone who complains about a Harris and then recommends the Magpul maybe shoots once a year. They're great bipods if it ain't broke don't fix it. I don't have to push any buttons to deploy a harris and no plastic. I agree going to atlas or accutac (my preferred) is a big upgrade, but at a cost. Keep rocking that Harris! great video.
No real comparison given the fact that the Tikka is quite a bit more expensive. Also, you will not beat the v block bedding if the Ruger. Of the 4 my wife and I have none changes poi after removing and reinstalling the barreled action. But the Tikka is definitely more refined. Take care.
The Riger is a great rifle and this one is the second one I have. I also have a Gen 1 Predator and have more videos coming on both. I just enjoy shooting and collecting different firearms and the Tikka is one that caught my eye. Thanks for watching and please subscribe for more.
That's a very good question. I would say it depends on what I'm doing with it. Deer hunting, possibly the Ruger. If you have the money and are trying to decide between the two, go with the Tikka. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the Ruger but the Tikka is a bit better, but it is also much more expensive.
The Tikki here in Canada wood stock retail price $1,349 cad no scope. The Ruger 2 is priced at $999 cad retail, with no scope. The gen 2 is out of stock everywhere here in Canada. At least i can't find one. I think in comparing both guns, the action and accuracy takes the most priority in my decision on buying a gun. The accuracy in both guns is comparable. But unless Ruger has fixed the mag and the action bolt in Gen 2, the Tikki is the way better choice even though they are $350 cad apart in price. The last thing I want is a guns action jamming or sticking in the field, that is, the difference in bagging something or going home empty-handed.
Which, as evidenced by a long history of both types, is of no consequence in accuracy. Despite the attractive features of the new Ruger, the Tikka has a better action in terms of smoothness and man they are insanely accurate. Both brands have hammer forged bbls. Only Rugers I've owned were Mark II M77s and the older M77. I think that's when Ruger was buying their barrels from Wilson(?)
Yes consider the 300$ +point on the Tikka bolt, but yes the mags, yes how did they drop the ball there ?. . . everything else awesome about the Tikka, accuracy is all about the shooter. . .WTF
Yes it is. The Ruger is a great rifle for the price but the action on the Tikka is a bit smoother. Both are great but for the money you can't beat the Ruger
Tikka is definitely more expensive and that was one thing I plan on going further into in future videos. Ruger has hit the ball out of the park with the Gen 2. It's an absolutely great gun. Thanks for watching.
Horrible review IMO. Prices? You don't have a trigger pull scale and you are doing reviews? Did I need to see you unbox the Tikka? Waste of time watching this? We might like to see how they group
It isn't that kind of video. Said it right in the heading. Unboxing and tabletop comparison. Literally just an unbox, talk and compare video. Bringing up the price is the only thing I agree on. To me they are in two different categories as the Tikka is almost double the price.
I just recently bought my first tikka. Actually, the first one I handled, I got the hunter version with the wood stock. The action, like you said, is amazing. I also have a gen 2 ruger ranch, and it will definitely get the most use it's just a handy rifle to carry around and has plenty of accuracy to do what ever I need to do around the farm.
Both are great. I hope to do a range comparison at some point. Thanks for watching Shayne
Just left my FFL an hour ago with my 12th Tikka, also a T3x Hunter, 30-06 this time. I'm watching the Ruger Gen 2 for later this quarter to see what barrel length will be on 7PRC and probably 3rd quarter to see if they will have left hand. For the last 2 years, I've become a Tikka fan.
Hope you add a trigger gage to your armory,,,,……
I have that Tikka Special edition in 6.5 PRC. An excellent rife, had a white tail from ~250m with a single shot and shoots amazing at the range
Thanks for watching.
Accuracy would be a major factor. I have a Tikka .243 I that’s very accurate but I’m hoping Ruger shoots well. Thanks
Hey John. I hope to get some accuracy tests done as soon as possible. Stick around for more. Subscribe if you haven't already.
Jim on his Backfire channel just did an accuracy video on his new Gen 2 in 223. All groups 0.4 and smaller
@@Accuracy1st I watched. Thanks. Wish it was a bigger cartridge but results were impressive. Thanks again
@@johnkaraphillis754 same here. I'm more interested in 264, 277, 284, 30 cal results
Tikka originally had a plastic shroud too, but everyone complained and they've changed to metal pretty fast.
my t3x superlite and t1x have plastic and tac a1 has metal
I see they are trying to sell replacements too. Like damn just add metal. We are not buying tikka to get plastic parts.
I'm glad they switched to metal.
I have been a die hard Tikka fan. Had one in 7mm-08, and then another one in 308 that I recently sold, with the plans of picking up another one this year. I was looking at the CTR and others where I would have a threaded barrel, and they are all over $1000. But then this new American Gen 2 came out. For the price point, I am seriously thinking about getting this instead and saving about $400. Can't wait to check one out at a store.
They are very nice.
Spoiled by tikkas trigger, action and accuracy.
Haha, no way😂. I’ve been tossing up between the two wanting to see these compared. And these specific models as well. Nice vid👍
Thanks for watching. I've got individual videos on each of them as well. Please subscribe to my UA-cam channel for more
Do it right the first time and go Tikka
Excellent video and review
The Ruger feels/sounds more hollow because the Tikka stock is filled with foam. Its one of the things they addressed with the T3x vs the T3.
So far after using several, their in the field performance is pretty much identical. yeah the Tikkas more refined but the proofs in the pudding.
AI mags work and they are WAY cheaper than Tikka CTR mags. My only complaint with those particular models of Ruger American is that the rear action screw is hidden under the mag catch and that has to be disassembled to remove the screw.
Thanks Lucas. Do you need an adapter for the AI mags to work in the Tikka? I've seen a couple different options but haven't had a chance to try anything yet. And I agree about the action screw on the Ruger.
I have a tikka CTR 308 20" and absolutely love it, that being said I also love the look and features of the new ruger american gen 2 and hopefully pick one up soon. Which one do you prefer?
Both are great and it really comes down to what you can afford. The action on the Tikka is slightly smoother but the ruger is still great. If you can afford both then get both.
I held a Tikka in my local gun shop in Mississippi. I was not impressed by the cheap stock.
It all depends on what you're going to do with it. You can certainly spend more and get the tac. Some people will buy one of these guns for the purpose of putting them in their own stock or chassis system.
I like that Gen 2 rifle! I want it in 308!🤩
Thanks for watching.
They are in two different categories though. The Tikka t3x ctr is $1150 and the Ruger American gen 2 is $600 both from Cabela's. It's almost half the price and the fact people actually compare the ruger to guns like this Tikka says a lot. Personally I believe you get more quality per dollar from Ruger. I previously had a Ruger M77 MKII and I have yet to handle a rifle as nice as that and you can get the M77 Hawkeye(basically the same gun)for $1000. Even if you don't plan on buying one you need to handle one. It's an amazing firearm.
Thanks for watching.
Shopping for a 300 Win mag. I’ve got it narrowed down between these two. Wish the Tikka had a better butt cushion and muzzle break
Those can easily be added.
Both are very good rifles for the money. BOTH have cold hammer forged barrels. Both are likely sub MOA all day long.
NOTE: You could have put a very nice MAGPUL bipod on the RUGER instead of that Rube Goldberg Harris bipod. It's 2024, not 1994.
I've got a few of these bipod laying around. Yes, the magpul are better designed
@@BoomStickTactical Just nitpicking. Great video topic well covered.
@@BoomStickTactical@BoomStickTactical Anyone who complains about a Harris and then recommends the Magpul maybe shoots once a year. They're great bipods if it ain't broke don't fix it. I don't have to push any buttons to deploy a harris and no plastic. I agree going to atlas or accutac (my preferred) is a big upgrade, but at a cost. Keep rocking that Harris! great video.
Why would anyone complain about a shorter barrel on a "compact" rifle???
Good question. This is a great rifle
I already own a tikka t3x lite in .308 should I get a t3x ctr or gen2 American, mainly for desert/steel target plinking
Mainly want a heavier barrel so it won’t get hot as fast.
That's completely up to you. I would try to get my hands on each and see how they each feel.
No real comparison given the fact that the Tikka is quite a bit more expensive. Also, you will not beat the v block bedding if the Ruger. Of the 4 my wife and I have none changes poi after removing and reinstalling the barreled action. But the Tikka is definitely more refined. Take care.
The Riger is a great rifle and this one is the second one I have. I also have a Gen 1 Predator and have more videos coming on both. I just enjoy shooting and collecting different firearms and the Tikka is one that caught my eye. Thanks for watching and please subscribe for more.
My two CZ 600 alphas are smooth like that Tikka
CZ makes some good guns
The Ruger stock /butt was designed to receive a weight system .
It doesn’t need any
try the remington 700 bdl, i just got one a year ago and its action will match any tikka
I've got a 700. Great gun
As an owner of both I will have to disagree.
After this video is 7 months old now, which rifle to you prefer or grab to use the most?
That's a very good question. I would say it depends on what I'm doing with it. Deer hunting, possibly the Ruger. If you have the money and are trying to decide between the two, go with the Tikka. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the Ruger but the Tikka is a bit better, but it is also much more expensive.
The Tikki here in Canada wood stock retail price $1,349 cad no scope.
The Ruger 2 is priced at $999 cad retail, with no scope.
The gen 2 is out of stock everywhere here in Canada. At least i can't find one.
I think in comparing both guns, the action and accuracy takes the most priority in my decision on buying a gun. The accuracy in both guns is
comparable. But unless Ruger has fixed the mag and the action bolt in Gen 2, the Tikki is the way better choice even though they are $350 cad apart in price.
The last thing I want is a guns action jamming or sticking in the field, that is, the difference in bagging something or going home empty-handed.
They're getting a little easier to find now
Whats in the box on the Ruger when you get it? Are the adjustable stock pieces included?
Here's the unboxing video: ua-cam.com/video/_JCGX2u8A7g/v-deo.htmlsi=roX08RGhAw0bfPTv
No you have to buy separate
Are they both free floating barrels?
Yes.
What sling do you have on the ruger gen 2?
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I just put that same Arken on my Ruger American Hunter. How has it been working out for you?
It has been great. I've got a couple videos showing it and a couple others as well. Check them out on my channel.
Ruger is 3lug bolt Tika is a 2lug. 3lug make action tighter
Yep. The action on both are great but the Tikka is a bit better.
Which, as evidenced by a long history of both types, is of no consequence in accuracy. Despite the attractive features of the new Ruger, the Tikka has a better action in terms of smoothness and man they are insanely accurate. Both brands have hammer forged bbls. Only Rugers I've owned were Mark II M77s and the older M77. I think that's when Ruger was buying their barrels from Wilson(?)
Yes consider the 300$ +point on the Tikka bolt, but yes the mags, yes how did they drop the ball there ?. . .
everything else awesome about the Tikka, accuracy is all about the shooter. . .WTF
Companies are making great guns today that are performing much better than years ago.
tikka everytime. Awesome rifle.
I'm happy with mine
🇦🇺😎👍🍻Love them both🏁
I'm glad to have both.
Ti lost interest when you couldn't focus your cell phone cam on the first item you unwrapped.
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What's price comparison?
About five
These Gen2 Rugers are going for $599 store price. Tikkas start at $700+ store price.
@@chrisb9478 the t3x ctr is not showing that price anywhere I've looked. The t3 is but not the t3x
@@BoomStickTactical The cheapest I can find a Ctr for is $919 for blued.
Tikka T3X’s will be $900-1,200 range and I believe you’re looking at $550-650 for the Gen2 Ruger American
I don’t dig the AI mags on a hunting rifle. Save it for the AR…
I like the extra capacity you can get from it but for hunting, it isn't really needed.
The tikka is over x2 the price.........
Yes it is. The Ruger is a great rifle for the price but the action on the Tikka is a bit smoother. Both are great but for the money you can't beat the Ruger
Not sure why I would buy that ruger when I can buy a vintage ruger that screams quality for the same price.
It all depends on what you're looking for
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Lol...check out the prices for the Tika mags...no thanks. Would probably buy a Tika if their mags weren't $100.
Thanks for watching.
tikka not budget friendly
Tikka is definitely more expensive and that was one thing I plan on going further into in future videos. Ruger has hit the ball out of the park with the Gen 2. It's an absolutely great gun. Thanks for watching.
I'm still buying 2 gen 2 and a tikka@@BoomStickTactical
@@doublej573 they're both great
Plastic on a rifle bolt? Not for me.
It's the very rear cover on the Ruger. The Tikka is metal.
Thousands of problem free rounds through a few of them added together. Its a shroud. It doesn't do anything that matters.
@user-iu3gk7wg9f exactly. It may be plastic but it has held up well.
You’re old. stick to your wood and don’t comment.
The spiral barrel is a no buy for me. It's just childish tacticool.
Tacticool can be cool. It also helps with cooling.
Horrible review IMO. Prices? You don't have a trigger pull scale and you are doing reviews? Did I need to see you unbox the Tikka? Waste of time watching this? We might like to see how they group
Of all of the people who have commented on this video, yours is the only negative. 99 to 1 ain't bad.
It isn't that kind of video. Said it right in the heading. Unboxing and tabletop comparison. Literally just an unbox, talk and compare video. Bringing up the price is the only thing I agree on. To me they are in two different categories as the Tikka is almost double the price.
Someone hasn't seen a tabletop review before