Might consider the Weatherby Vanguard S2. Nice enough stock and you would have some room for putting the extra into the optics.

Sako and Tikka's are made in the same factory. The barrels are made from the same steel and in the same hammer-forging machine. The difference is in the actions. The Tikka uses one action for all sized cartridges.
Both are hand-fired for accuracy prior to leaving the plant.

Someone with more insight may be able to talk about the Weatherby though.

Any of the three would be a great choice in my book.


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