Originally Posted by Mantana

Don't let "made in Japan" fool you. Miroku is one of the oldest gun manufactures in the world. If you want go pure American, look at the new Winchester Model 70's, which are made by FN. I believe in South Carolina. I've had my eye on the Exteme Weather Model...

I've enjoyed the snot out of my Tikka. At first I thought the stock was kinda cheap and I hated the plastic cover on the back of the bolt. But, the thing pounds groups all day long, and has one of the best triggers out there, and functions smoothley. Not much to argue about. I think its a sleeper.