RE: tikka T3 rifles
I don't know that anyone was discounting Savage or other brands in this thread at least. It sounds like you've had experience with them. I honestly have not. So, you can add to the discussion your experience and opinion and maybe we'll learn something new about Savage.
I've owned and useda number of other brand highpowered rifles over the years. To date at least Tikka T3 is my favorite. That's a subjective view no doubt. But I'm not alone.