I've had a Tikka in 300 Win Mag. Lighter weight than a finished 700, thus recoil is a bit stiffer. Also has a recoil lug completely separate from the action or stock. To me, the recoil lug needs to be bedded into the stock. This really works best with the walnut or laminate versions. The magazine is also made of a polymer, to me seems very cheap on an otherwise nice rifle. I went back to a Remington 700. Yes, they require some work to do their best...good stock, glass bedding, float the barrel, new trigger. All my 700s shoot very well, 1" or less. Most are under MOA. It's all in what you like or want.
