Need a new Deer rifle

Do yourself a favour and read this article By Chuck Hawks:

http://www.chuckhawks.com/compared_bolt_action_economy_rifles.htm

" Compared: Bolt Action Economy Rifles
(Includes Browning AB3, Marlin X7, Mossberg ATR, Remington 783, Ruger American, Savage Axis, Tikka T3 Lite and Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 Synthetic) "

If it is too long to read, then here is a summary:

" Summary: Approximate Order of Preference
This is not Holy Writ; it is just my impression after comparing these rifles. True value means the best quality and fewest cheesy shortcuts for the money. It won't hurt my feelings if you disagree.

Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 Synthetic
Tikka T3 Lite
Browning AB3
Marlin X7
Ruger American
Mossberg ATR
Savage Axis
Remington Model 783"

 
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ive got a store trying to get a Tikka T3 in 308 in for me.

does anyone know any shops that have them on sale?
 
so i managed to pick up a Tikka T3 Compact at Al Flhertys. they had a amazing price. i was about to get it from irunguns (best advertised price i could find) but since they are under construction i couldnt get a answer on if it in timeas to if was actually in stock, as i put it in my cart to check out i got a warning pop up that said to call them. i paid about the same it would have cost from them though.

for those that are interested, the T3 Compact is about 1 inch shorter than the Remington 700 AAC-SD20" heavy barrel, it also weighs about half.
the action, mags and trigger all appear to be identical to the T3 light, only difference that i can tell is the stock as adjustable inserts for LOP and the barrel is 20" rather than 22-1/3"
this rifle seems amazing! cant wait to get some glass on it.

here it is

 
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