Actual the Tikka Deluxe(M695 action pre T3 design)is the heaviest of the 3 bareat 7 1/2#, Browing 7 1/4# and Savage7 (but with a laminate stock it will be 7 3/8 - 7 3/4 lbs.

Ruger not an option - no 338 wm in LH

James I agree with you but unfortunately Rem doesn't chamber a LH 338wm either.

I went back today and the tikka felt the best, though still not 100% sure.Browning was ok and Savage is out.

On a side note I found a LH T3 Lite in 2506 that felt great. Another cartridge i have been looking for so thinking seriously about getting it and going back to my original plan of building a 338wm off a 700 action down the road. Though it appears as though the mag doesn't have a lot of room for OAL adjustability. I am wondering if anyone reloads for a T3/ 2506 and if they have found problems getting to the lans due to mag. restrictions?

Thanks for the input