Member Hawk45
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Maybe someone could reply with their findings. If it's anything like my .223 CTR, magazine length (even with AI mags) is the limiting factor.
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Some rifles just don't like certain ammo either. Barrel twist plays a big factor. Poor mounting of optics, bad optics, bad rings, poor trigger control/follow-through, marred crown, stock rubbing, and many more possible things. I'd check all and try different ammo before sending back. I had a buddy chasing zero for a week b/c of a bad optic. Swap out for proven mounts/optics if you can and try a few different weights of ammo.
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For hunting I think they are both fine rifles. The Winy is a classic and proven. The Tikka is the best value out there right now. I don't think you can go wrong with either. It comes down to if you want a more traditional looking vs. a more modern looking rifle.
As far as recoil, that really comes down to weight and fit. A heavier rifle will soak up more recoil as it has more mass to move. That being said, a properly fitting stock will also seem to have less recoil over an ill fitting stock. Not sure if the Winchester is a wood or synthetic stock, but given the same weight of both, I find synthetic soak up recoil better than a more dense material like wood. Again, that is given the same weight of both.. if the wood weights more, it will obviously have an advantage in added weight. I think fit is still the most important.
Best of luck!
