If you like Savage rifles make sure and handle one of their Model 110 Ultralites, it has a Proof Research carbon wrapped barrel and mine weighs 5.8lbs (bare rifle) I own one in .308 Win and it is an absolute tackdriver! As many have suggested if weight is not a concern the Mod 70 EW is an excellent choice...Tikka is fine for a long action cartridge but Tikka's one size fits all action sucks for a .308 Win.....Good luck and enjoy your quest!....Hb
