here's a thought. Go with the cheaper one. Savage rifles have a fantastic following and are known for stellar accuracy and functionality. The 110s are a perfect example of this, many people shoot sub MOA groupings at 100 yards. that being said, lets be realistic. if you're hunting for deer, you have a kill zone that's about a third of the size of the deer's cavity, now, even if you trail about 5 inches max at 100 yards, if you are aiming correctly, you're going to kill a deer. Often times on the internet people become overly picky about the groupings. all you need to do is pick one of the guns, and $$$ is a good reason to pick a cheaper one! besides, whichever one is the more accurate, the other one can't me more than a dime's diameter worse in any direction. No matter what you choose, if you aim at the right spot, that deer is going to crumple!

both tikka and savage are very very accurate. I myself am a huge savage fan. but if the tikka was cheaper, i'd buy it.

both guns will most likely make you extatic anyway. have fun!