I think you would be impressed and would like the Tikka. I just recently purchased a T3 Lite in .25-06. The gun it replaced was a Savage model 16(stainless/synthetic). The Savage was a good shooter but the Tikka felt better in my hands and so far is every bit as accurate. I havefriend witha Weatherby Vanguard in .300 Wby, and he is impressed with that gun as well. All three rifles are reasonably priced and should all be good shooters.