Tikka rifles have earned an almost fanatical following for one reason above all: the action. The T3x bolt runs smoother than almost anything on the market, with a short 70-degree lift that clears riflescope bells and a single-stage trigger that is adjustable to a genuinely light, clean break. Tikka also backs the platform with a factory accuracy guarantee.

The T3x Lite pairs that action with a light synthetic stock, and this configuration carries a 22-inch threaded barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor with a black finish. The threaded muzzle makes suppressor or brake mounting simple, and the 6.5 Creedmoor delivers flat trajectory with recoil mild enough to spot your own impacts.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.