Cost is the main issue. Otherwise, I would buy the weatherby hunter in 3006. Under 7lbs in unscoped and 24 inch tube. But $1500 bucks. I just want a sub 7lb rifle in 3006 with a 24 inch tube. Not an easy thing to find. Weatherby discontinued the Vanguard backcountry that would have fit the bill but they are no longer made.
And that’s a shame. I have an initial iteration Vanguard Back Country in .30-06, the all-stainless version. Wonderful rifle, the only one I have that rivals my Tikkas.
So, in the interest of availability, buy a Tikka. I have several, they all shoot amazingly well.
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