I would go with the Tikka T3 in 7/08 or 308 depending on your cartridge preference, there is minimal difference in recoil between the two, I am old and have shot so much high-power silhouette that I have become recoil sensitive and can appreciate a little less recoil. Although if you are only shooting deer or antelope consider a 243 or 260, they both work great in my experience.
The reason for the Tikka is that are pretty much a "plug and play" rifle, put a scope on it, adjust the trigger if you like (easily done - one screw), then go out and kill stuff. I have owned a lot of rifles in my life and none have impressed me as much as Tikka's, they are a great value for the dollar, I currently own four and the only thing close to them are my Cooper's but they are a lot more money.
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