My second 7RM, which I purchased about 2 years ago, is a Tikka T3X Lite SS.
This is the rifle that helped me to fall in love with the cartridge. Recoil feels about the same as or less than my 30-06, and the rifle shoots like a typical Tikka.
160 Accubonds and 175 Partitions will both shoot into .5"-.6" groups when loaded over the appropriate amount of R22. I feel that this Tikka is a great all-rounder, especially with those two bullets.
The 7RM is more rifle than needed for most whitetail deer hunts, but its great for longer shots or larger game, and is capable as far as I'm capable of shooting.
You sound like someone I know.
Jerry
If Iām not mistaken, we have the same rifle. š
