I can only report my experiences w/a T3 Lite 270 Win. I bought it new in 2003. No loading for accuracy problems. No problem whatever of maintaining Zero. No problems with trigger, breaks like icicles. No problem with recoil lug-at all. No problem of hunting/handling for hours on end. No problem with rust-none.
It has stacked up an enviable number of deer.
I've had good looking wood stocked rifles that WERE not nearly as accurate. HAD is the operative word.
I define SOUL as --- dependable and accurate. My Tikka T3 SS has SOUL. It AINT for sale!!!!!!
Jerry