Ruger KM77 Mark II or Tikka T3

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Hi,

I am looking to trade in my Remington 710 and make a significant upgrade for this years deer season. I've narrowed my choices between the Ruger KM77 Mark II and the Tikka T3 Hunter. I am looking for pros and cons of each and any suggestions are appreciated. My prefered calibre is a 30-06.
Thanks for your help,

Fred
 
Tikkas have smoother actions and much better triggers, and detachable magazines. Probably more accurate that the average Ruger as well.

Rugers have strong controlled feed actions and 3 position safeties. Hinged floorplate magazine style. They come with rings, and they're good solid ones too.

IMO :

Tikka - Pro - smooth, nice trigger, accurate
- Cons - alot of plastic parts, they kick pretty good in larger cartridges

Ruger - Pro - 3 position safety, come with rings
- Cons - heavy guns, kinda rough actions, bad triggers on most
 
the tikka t3 is lighter and most likely more accurate. the rugger is one tough rifle. if you want a rifle that takes abuse and keeps on ticking i would side with the ruger. i have both but the t3 mag makes it my favorite. the ruger is cheaper to scope as it comes with rings. the t3 has lots of ring options but the optilocks are pricey but good.
 
Bartell covered it off perfectly above... so got nothing to add there. I had a nice Ruger MkII 6.5x55mm that came with a fairly decent trigger right outta the box. Never owned a T3 but have a Tikka 695 stainless/synthetic 6.5x55mm and a 595 blued/synthetic in .308 Win. Love 'em both.

Just glad to hear your ditching the Rem 710, though... ;)
 
I'd buy a Ruger way before a T3, due to the Rugers CRF action, hinged floorplate, 3 position safety, mostly metal parts, robustness, rings included in a great ring mounting system, already milled in the reciever and becuase the Ruger bird logo looks cool.;)

The trigger is the only hting I don't liek about Rugers...
 
I have a Tikka T3 in .30-06. No complaints except for the added bit of recoil in a lightweight rifle.
 
Gatehouse said:
I'd buy a Ruger way before a T3, due to the Rugers CRF action, hinged floorplate, 3 position safety, mostly metal parts, robustness, rings included in a great ring mounting system, already milled in the reciever and becuase the Ruger bird logo looks cool.;)

The trigger is the only hting I don't liek about Rugers...
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The trigger is an easy fix. Tuneable or get a Timney, etc. The 'Ruger Logo' is the only downside to these rifles, IMO.:)
 
That was fast. Thanks for the information. Now I just have to choose between the ultra smooth Tikka bolt and the rugged Ruger construction. Is there any other recommendations in the same price range? ($750-$900).

Fred
 
Gatehouse said:
I'd buy a Ruger way before a T3, due to the Rugers CRF action, hinged floorplate, 3 position safety, mostly metal parts, robustness, rings included in a great ring mounting system, already milled in the reciever and becuase the Ruger bird logo looks cool.;)

The trigger is the only hting I don't liek about Rugers...
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And that is any easy fix. If one is slightly mechanically inclined, it is a "do it yourself" project that takes 1 hour start to finish.
 
I have the instructions to fix the Ruger tirgger, but I am still too scared to attempt it...:runaway:

I have replaced them wiht Timneys, which is easy to do.:D
 
I know that it can be intimidating Gatehouse, the consolation is that if you fudge it, then you can go to a Timney. But, if you go at it easy, NO DREMMEL TOOL or any kind of power tools, you should be OK. I started with a fine set of gunsmith files and finished with honing stone. Absolutely superb trigger when done.
 
I have done 3 ruger M77 triggers so I am no expert but I can tell you that the work is not for everybody to be doing. Some people would screw it up and have a dangerous rifle there is no doubt about it.

I also intalled one Timmeny, I hated it so much that I had to work it over anyways to get it the way I wanted it.
 
gitrdun said:
I know that it can be intimidating Gatehouse, the consolation is that if you fudge it, then you can go to a Timney. But, if you go at it easy, NO DREMMEL TOOL or any kind of power tools, you should be OK. I started with a fine set of gunsmith files and finished with honing stone. Absolutely superb trigger when done.
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I'm still debating...:evil:

I can be ham fisted with little bits and parts at times..:rolleyes:
 
I just got a T3 in 7 Rem Mag on thursday, and these were some of my better groups, using Rl22 and 139 gr Hornadys.

I like it.

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If the trigger really bugs you buy the new Ruger Hawkeye. Basically the same thing as the Mark II just with a new tigger, cool Houge stock on the 30-06, and there lighter.

I sold my 710 for a Ruger and I have not once regretted it. So far all of our rifles (except for the ex710, and my sks) have been ruger's.
 
I'll take a robust, tough Ruger :rockOn: over those plastic t3's any day. If the action feels a touch rough, apply a bit of JB compound and it'll be smooth as glass. Tweak the Ruger trigger and you've got a keeper. Shot a few t3's at the range, but I just can't get over how cheap they feel...like something Mattel Toys would build :evil: And besides, any gun that dictates that you have to insert a loaded plastic mag to shoot it is useless to me.
 
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