Is the 308 recoil that much less than the 7mm Mag? I haven't shot one in 30 yrs so I don't have much for comparison. I like the availability of the ammo and have liked the 308 since I was a boy so I may give that caliber a thought but originally thought it was so close to the 7mm that I would drop down some.

As for the Tikka T3 isa nice gun but I believeit is more expensive and I don't want to put much money in this gun and incurr the rath of the Mrs. Also, my son hasa 6-7 year oldTikka Hunter Laminate SS in 7mm Mag and Ithink it is great but it is a slightlyheavier piece and I like that extra weight.Icould look around for an olderused Tikka Hunter.

Anyone else used any of the three rifles mentioned earlier and have any pros or cons they wish to share?