I've been following this post for some time now because I own or have owned bolt action rifles by Remington, Browning, Ruger, Winchester, Savage and Tikka. The Tikka was my latest purchase about 4 years ago. And ever snce I bought this rifle it has been the ONLY rifle that I have taken out hunting. It is highly reliable, super accurate, and the most accurate production rifle I have shot in a long time with an action that is slicker than snot on a door know. I have been hunting/shooting for over 45 years now and I would not hesitate to purchase another Tikka T3. And entry level rifle I think not. It is a rifle for the serious hunter.