Depends a bit on personality of the owner. Some people appreciate tools that are finely made, some people just want it to be utilitarian. Call it soul if you want, probably as good a term as anything.

To me, if I am sitting for a couple hours in a stand, or making a slow still hunt, I want to carry a rifle that is pleasing to me.

Have handled a few Tikkas, and they just didn't do it for me.


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