I picked up a Tikka T3 Lite in a .308 three years ago with the Blued finish!! Love that gun!!! It was a real tack driver right out of the box!! It's light weight and recoil make it a personal favorite for here in NYS. I love that Plastic magazine clip as well, it won't ever rust!! As long as you don't drop it onto concrete, it shouldn't be an issue!! Trust me, you'll love that gun!! I bought mine at the local Gander Mountain as well, no issues!!