I talked to my buddy yesterday and after handling the Tikka, Ruger Hawkeye, Win 70, 700, AB3, AB2 and Xbolt, he decided to go with the Xbolt in 7mm RM. It wouldn't have been my first choice of rifle or caliber but it wasn't my money. He had to stretch his budget to almost $800 but he was happy and that's all that matters.
