Excellent points thus far.
I'm old and picky, so in my book, the pros for the Model 70 are the safety, the true short action (if that matters to you), and the fact that the design has been around so long that people know how to work on them and there's a ton of superb aftermarket support. Cons are the stock, the MOA trigger, and the cost. I'm also no fan of fluted barrels, but that's a personal thing.
Pros for the Tikka are balance, accuracy, cost, and not needing to modify it. Cons are the detachable magazine, plus you can't top it off through the loading port.
Okie John
