I have a Tikka T3 Lite in 25-06 so my vote goes to the Tikka. I owned a Savage in 270 WSMand have shot some Brownings butprefer theTikka. However when it comes to the price you have been quoted, it looks like your dealer is trying to bend you over the ol' barrel.If you look aroundthere is a Tikka T3 Laminate Stainless in 300 WSM for $685 plus $20 for shipping on Gunbroker.

http://www.forthehunt.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=93337521

Bud's Gun Shop also lists the MAPprice(minimum advertised price)for the same gun as $778.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/36_445/sort/3a/page/2