The Tikka T3X UPR is great

[MarineEngineer]

I cant believe how accurate this rifle is in .308, using Hornady Match Ammo, Federal Fusion, Federal Match, Monarch, Federal Blue Box, Federal Red Box, any ammo I used this thing shoot MOA or Sub-MOA. Im impressed with this Rifle and the 5x25-56 Arken Scope.

 

[Twitch2120]

Now that tikka aftermarket support is a thing, it's the best deal for factory bolt guns. The only reason to go rem 700/ bergara is if you really need a specific stock or chassis that isn't inlet for the tikka or you need a 338 boltface. If I were retracing my footsteps from 10 yrs ago I would absolutely start with a CTR or tac a1