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.
I traded for a Bergara Premier Mountain rifle in 280AI a few months back, and the trade included some Nosler Accubond factory ammo the owner said it liked.
Put a Leupold 3.5-10 in Tally lightweights on it.
First 3-shot group at 100 went 5/8", so I know it's going to be a really good shooter once I put together a load for it.
Didn't go any further with it yet, as I am working with another rifle right now.
I like the fact that Bergara actions (and Christiansen too I believe) have a Remington 700 footprint, leaving stock and trigger options wide open.
I have been impressed by the quality of the B-14 series rifles too, and recently purchased a Bergara Ridge 308Win with a 20" barrel (special edition). I have not mounted a scope on it yet so can't comment on the performance, but the rifle is very well made.
What some don't realize is, some Tikka's just don't shoot as well as others. Some live in a fantasy world too...
Won't comment on Tikka, except to say my luck with them has not mirrored that of their biggest fans.
