Interesting thread - thanks everyone for the replies. I'm always looking for an excuse to buy something besides a Tikka, but it seems like almost every other rifle has more issues. The Bergara Ridge rifle I've been considering is tempting, since I've been wanting a magnum rifle with a heavier contour barrel. That's something Tikka doesn't offer. But to get that, I'd be sacrificing the option for stainless steel. A search for Bergara problems on google turns up a lot of results. I'm also thinking that I'd have to spend $150 on a Triggertech trigger for the Bergara to get a trigger to compete with Tikka.
have you tried a bergara trigger. they really aren't that aweful.
