New Browning Xbolt 2 vs T3x

[Turkeytider]

I don't own any Tikkas, do own a few Browning X-bolts, and all I can say, they are shooters. I hear good things about Tikka, so I don't think you'll go wrong with either. The only negative I can say about Browning, is that Tikkas are easier to re-barrel if needed/wanted. Good luck with your choice.

That’s saying something if a Browning is tougher to re-barrel than a Tikka.

 

[Leaf Litter]

Preferred barrel now has x-bolt prefits.

This is excellent news, the odometer is ticking fast on my Hell's Canyon LR, and I loathe the thought of ordering another mcgowen barrel.

As far as OP's original question: I have 2 semi-custom tikkas and a stock X-bolt HC LR. I like the X-bolt better as a factory gun (and by a considerable margin) due to the stock ergonomics and fit and finish, but Tikka is better to build on due to more stock and prefit barrel options. If you're buying a gun get an X-bolt, if you're buying a project, Tikka.

You can't go wrong with either. Both are smooth actions with good triggers and inherently accurate barrels.