Which gun would you take?

[thinhorn_AK]

Which model Tikka do you have?

Serious question but all the tikkas are the same thing other than a wood/plastic/laminate stock. What would be the deciding factor for you based on which tikka he has?

 

[EdP]

You misunderstand, both are bigger than is needed.Obviously the 375 is the bigger of the two. I thought that was so painfully obvious that it didn't need to be stated.

Yes, exactly right. My misunderstanding. I, like you, think the .375 is the best choice.

 

[Snowwolfe]

Is the brand going to have a major effect on what the bullet does on target?

Not at all. But the design of the trigger and how a scope was mounted would affect my decision if I would bring the rifle on the hunt.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Not at all. But the design of the trigger and how a scope was mounted would affect my decision if I would bring the rifle on the hunt.

That makes sense, the brand of the rifle makes almost no difference.

 

[keystone112]

Put the Trijicon 1-6 on the 300 WM and go get it done!

 

[Snowwolfe]

That makes sense, the brand of the rifle makes almost no difference.

For the record, I am a huge fan of the Ruger and its trigger system as well as the fact no scope mounts are needed. Rifles with side plates on both sides of the trigger are an accident waiting to happen in wet conditions where the temperatures can drop below freezing.
Been there, done that, and learned my lessons on Kodiak.
So, between a Tikka and a Ruger 375, Ruger 375 wins all day long.