Browning T-Bolt 17 or Ruger 77/17?

[WayneDan]

Am considering buying one of the two. I am a sage rat hunter - shooting around 100 yards. The rats are small so I am concerned with 100 yd accuracy. Any thoughts on these two guns would be appreciated.

 

[GSRswapandslow]

i have the browning....and i LOVE it. the factory trigger wasn't the best...but after a little work it's much better. Accuracy wise...i've shot well under 1" at 100yds many times...just messing around. No ammo i've shot shoots over 1.5" at 100 though.

 

[WayneDan]

i have the browning....and i LOVE it. the factory trigger wasn't the best...but after a little work it's much better. Accuracy wise...i've shot well under 1" at 100yds many times...just messing around. No ammo i've shot shoots over 1.5" at 100 though.

Is yours a Sporter or a Target/Varmint(heavy barrel)?

 

[GSRswapandslow]

target/varmint
the barrel isn't that heavy, though

 

[TheOtherZilla]

I don't have the Browning, but I do have the Ruger.. My Ruger is in 22 Hornet, but same gun. My choice would be the Browning.. I had a lot of issues with the Ruger. I also have a CZ 455 in 17 HMR.. Highly recommended..And a tack driver.