I own a tikka, 2 TC Icons, and most recently the sauer 100, all synthetic stocked. For me the sauer has more in common with the Icon than the tikka. The sauer has the best dbm of the 3, the best factory trigger although all 3 triggers are very good. The robust 3 lug bolt is similar between the sauer and icon. The tikka synthetic stock is adequate but in my least favorite. The tikka is easily the lightest of the 3.