I recently bought a Browning A-bolt Stainless Stalker in .300 WSM. I put a Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8 on top. This is a tiny little scope for such a long range caliber but WEIGHT was my main concern here.

I am impressed with this little gun. The rifle and scope together weigh just a little over 7-1/4 pounds!!

I fired 20 factory loads yesterday to sight in and condition the barrel. My shoulder was not impressed with my decision![>:]

I plan to load a few lighter rounds for whitetail, which should make for a sweet little gun.

I looked at the tikka. I had made my mind up to buy the Tikka and then at the last minute changed my mind... the Browning A-bolt had a slightly shorter stock and since the gun was for my dad (which is small) I chose this rifle.

Both are good rifles. I chose the A-bolt.