Need an all weather rifle in 3006
Thinking about a Hawkeye stainless/laminate
or a Tikka synthetic. What do you guys think?
Is one better that the other?

Handled a couple of Tikka's and just didnt like them much so my opinion is based upon never owning one. They appear to be made pretty cheap although a couple of friends have them and love them, while a couple had them and consider them junk. Of the two you mentioned make mine a Ruger anyday. But in fairness I never shot a "stock" Ruger other than my Ruger 375 as both my current Rugers are rebarreled. The new Ruger is crf with a decent trigger and handles well and has a bulletproof scope mounting system and they can be picked up in most Wal Marts for about $600 if your local dealer will not help you out.

I like the looks of the Hawkeye better, but I'm hearing a lot of good things about Tikka accuracy. I used one in New Zealand that was very accurate but I was a little put off by all the plastic on it.

I have a Ruger that I have owned for quite sometime but a friend of mine said that the Tikka's were very accurate. I will probably go with the Ruger . No complaints with them so far.
and I don't like plastic either.
Thanks for your opinions.

I've used both, and currently have a Tikka .243. Wanted a Ruger when they announced the LH short action, but they never came through, and probably won't for another year possibly.

The Tikka shoots awesome, and feeds silky smooth. The plastic parts are designed to save weight where possible, and they really do, without losing any strength. just like Glock

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Originally posted by Big Mo:
I have a Ruger that I have owned for quite sometime but a friend of mine said that the Tikka's were very accurate. I will probably go with the Ruger . No complaints with them so far.
and I don't like plastic either.
Thanks for your opinions.

Big Mo I believe I just put a rifle in the classified that fits what your looking for. Ruger 77 nickel coated McMillian stock and very accurate.

Just read your post , sorry but I ordered the Hawkeye.