Browning X-Bolt or Tikka

[parkerlloyd]

Looking into a couple different options for my next hunting rifle. Currently running a 45 year old Ruger No. 1 chambered in 7mm Rem Mag. I shoot left handed so it’s kind of narrowed my choices. I have seen some discussion about Browning X-bolts and Tikkas

Seeing if any lefty shooters out there have recommendations?

 

[gerry35]

Both are good, pick the one that has the features and fit you like. Tikka does have more aftermarket parts and are readily available. I'm a lefty too and it sure is nice that Browning is back again with LH rifles. Browning does offer cartridges Tikka doesn't offer so that's a factor too.

 

[grfox92]

What cartridge. Will you keep the gun stock and use it as purchased? Or will you upgrade the gun?

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[bcv]

I’ve gone the X bolt route. Mine are awesome and I wouldn’t sell but all the Tikka love I see on here makes me want one. They are definitely more customizable.

 

[SloppyJ]

Lefty here. Personally, i would pass on the xbolt. Had a new model 70 that was smooth as glass but wouldn't group for shit. Theres a recent rifle review on a 7prc xbolt that wasn't great either with issues from the factory.

I run multiple zermatt origins and picked up my first tikka last year. My son has ran a tikka 223 for a few years now. They're solid and you get way more for the money with the tikka. They just plain shoot.

 

[grfox92]

Lefty here. Personally, i would pass on the xbolt. Had a new model 70 that was smooth as glass but wouldn't group for shit. Theres a recent rifle review on a 7prc xbolt that wasn't great either with issues from the factory.

I run multiple zermatt origins and picked up my first tikka last year. My son has ran a tikka 223 for a few years now. They're solid and you get way more for the money with the tikka. They just plain shoot.

Where was that review? Also a model 70 is a winchester.

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[Andouille]

I have both and XBolt 30-06 and T3X tikka 6.5CM (had a 300 WSM previously). All feed and shoot well. Tikka has a much better trigger and smoother bolt, easily swappable barrels, stocks, etc. I'd get another Tikka under almost all circumstances. XBolt only has the advantage of a few additional caliber choices a better magazine (yay long COALs!) and XBolt 2 perhaps a more customizable factory stock.