Ditto on the 7-08. Most are accurate and recoil modest. And they can sure thump a whitetail. As for the Tikka, I was checking them out last week. I am definately getting one - just have to decide on the chambering. I already have two 7-08s.
I am thinking about either the 338 Federal or the 7mm WSM or 270 WSM. I already have the 325WSM so I don't want the 300WSM. Of course the 260 Rem is a sweetheart cartridge too. Damn - too many decisions.