Tikka or Sako, end of story!! I just bought a Tikka because of the reasons stated in your post. I was looking at browing, but I couldn' t be happier with my tikka. I have the T3 and am pleased with the composite magazine. If that is something that concerns you. Go with the White tail hunter which isn' t composite. Now for sako, if you have the money, there isn' t a better rifle on this planet in my opinion. I will someday definitly own a few of those. Worth every penny. My T3 shoots around a half inch 3 shot groups and the trigger is awesome. Can be adjusted with a allen wrench, and very crisp.