I have the Tikka T3 lite SS syn. stock in 7mm08 with a Leupold Vari X III 3.5X10. First off all Tikkas are long action no matter the caliber, doesn't bother me but it does some. The rifle is extremely accurate and easy to carry. Light weight = more recoil compared to a standard rifle in the same caliber. Again doesn't bother me I've never been recoil sensitive, some people are. The biggest draw back (personal opinion) is the stock to me it sounds very hollow to the touch and seems noisy when on stand. They have finally started making some reasonable priced after market stocks in the last few years.