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supporter fiction v facts: Ruger v Tikka
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<blockquote data-quote="robpiat" data-source="post: 1969644" data-attributes="member: 17931"><p>I have both....</p><p></p><p>A RPR is always going to be a heavy rifle. The tikka can be placed in a light hunting stock or a chassis. </p><p></p><p>Barrels - RPR Barrels are easy to change if you buy the tools. Tikka prefits are out now but will likely always be a little more than a RPR barrel. I did a bugnuts Bartlein on my RPR in 6 Creed.</p><p></p><p>Bolt - Tikka is glass smooth, RPR needs work to make it not sound like a zipper. I send mine to AD ARMS and he made a big difference</p><p></p><p>Trigger - Tikka is great adjusted down from the factory. I have never been inclined to change anything. RPR is OK. I got a timney trigger for the RPR, couldn't adjust it down below 2 LBS, got a replacement, and still can't get it below 2 LBs without it dropping the hammer on a hard bolt close. YMMV</p><p></p><p>RPR Chassis - Never warmed up to the factory stock, sold it and did a PRS. Replaced the handguard with a Catalyst ARCA</p><p></p><p>I have two CTRs, one in a bravo chassis, the other in either the factory stock or GRS depending on what I am doing. </p><p></p><p>If I could get close to my money back on the RPR I'd take it in a heartbeat. If you like spending $$ on upgrades they are perfect. If you want to buy something settled, buy the Tikka (or a bergara premier or etc...)</p><p></p><p>I'd HIGHLY recommend starting with a CTR in a factory stock and choosing a platform you like from experience. Chassis just a lazy answer to ergonomics and people not understanding bedding. There are only a handful of contexts where a chassis is somehow more efficient or preferable to me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="robpiat, post: 1969644, member: 17931"] I have both.... A RPR is always going to be a heavy rifle. The tikka can be placed in a light hunting stock or a chassis. Barrels - RPR Barrels are easy to change if you buy the tools. Tikka prefits are out now but will likely always be a little more than a RPR barrel. I did a bugnuts Bartlein on my RPR in 6 Creed. Bolt - Tikka is glass smooth, RPR needs work to make it not sound like a zipper. I send mine to AD ARMS and he made a big difference Trigger - Tikka is great adjusted down from the factory. I have never been inclined to change anything. RPR is OK. I got a timney trigger for the RPR, couldn't adjust it down below 2 LBS, got a replacement, and still can't get it below 2 LBs without it dropping the hammer on a hard bolt close. YMMV RPR Chassis - Never warmed up to the factory stock, sold it and did a PRS. Replaced the handguard with a Catalyst ARCA I have two CTRs, one in a bravo chassis, the other in either the factory stock or GRS depending on what I am doing. If I could get close to my money back on the RPR I'd take it in a heartbeat. If you like spending $$ on upgrades they are perfect. If you want to buy something settled, buy the Tikka (or a bergara premier or etc...) I'd HIGHLY recommend starting with a CTR in a factory stock and choosing a platform you like from experience. Chassis just a lazy answer to ergonomics and people not understanding bedding. There are only a handful of contexts where a chassis is somehow more efficient or preferable to me. [/QUOTE]
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