Well, I looked at a T3 yesterday, in 243 stainless. I have to say I like the Whitetail Hunter better. The stock on the T3 feels hollow plastic like. I did like the magazine a little better due to the way it ejects (no big button on the side) but the unit itself felt pretty cheap. Probalby ok I bet, just weird. Still, had the same Sako barrel and a good smooth action so I think it would still be a great rifle. I would buy one if I couldn' t get the Hunter model.