I have both a Tikka Hunter in 7mm and a M70 Ulitmate shadow in a 270 WSM. First off, I love the 270 WSM. While I do not beleive the T3 is as good a gun as the older hunter, it is still a nice weapon. The Tikka Trigger will be better. You will spend 35-50 to get the trigger improved in the M70. The Tikka will cost less that the ultimate shadow, but is comparable to the super shadow. Both guns shoot great. I think the Tikka may shoot better, but that could be me or it could be the caliber.I really like the stock of the M70 better and am curious to see how the rubber holds up.

This may not help, but you can not go wrong with either one. IF you go with the lesser priced gun, you spend buy a better scope too.