RE: Should I order T3
Believe it or not but it's true, you can special order Tikkas from Wally World, and you won't beat their price ANYWHERE.
I just ordered a Tikka T3 Lite Stainless 25-06 from Wal-Mart for $460. If you can wait the 2-6 weeks for the gun to come, this is the way to go.
Nathan