Hey there razmuz.I own the tikka all weather model 595 and find it much better then any remingtons I've shot.It wieghs 7.25LBS.Now I know the T3 wieghs about a pound lighter and since I bought mine many of my friends have bought T3's and love them as much as I love my 595.The action is the smoothest action I've seen on any rifle ever.I have mine in 22-250,so I'm not sure how the larger calibers are as far as how hard they kick,but I'm told they'er not to bad.I don't know if this is any help to you but if you have the opportunity to shoot one try it I'm sure you'll like it.The price is pretty reasonable to. Ken
