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Best of the Best · Head to Head
T3x Lite vs Model 70 Featherweight
Our #1 and #2 picks from The 10 Best All-Around Outdoor Guns, compared spec-by-spec with clear pros, cons, and a verdict.
The full head-to-head write-up is generating and will appear here shortly. In the meantime, here's the editorial summary for each pick from the Top 10.
#1
T3x Lite
Tikka
The default all-around hunting rifle. Sub-MOA out of the box more often than not, a glass-smooth action, and a trigger that needs no aftermarket help. Cold-hammer-forged barrel, modular stock, and a price that undercuts rifles that shoot worse.
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Model 70 Featherweight
Winchester
Controlled-round-feed done right. The claw extractor is the reason guides still carry M70s in bear country — a short-stroked round gets pulled clear instead of jamming. Walnut and steel, but built to be used.
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