I have had great results from Tikkas out of the box. My T3 Super Lite in .260 shoots tiny groups--though I had to lengthen the magazine to allow even some standard hunting bullets to be seated long enough to shoot their best.
That said, have also had great luck with the 6.5 Creedmoor Bergara B-14 Ridge purchased a couple months ago--though it's heavier than the Tikka by about a pound.
Have not tried a Christiansen yet.
