re: Opinions: Tikka T3x vs CVA Cascade

Disclaimer: I don't have experience w/ either of these guns, although I do have a Tikka T1x in 22 LR. This is the first I've heard of the CVA Cascade so I'm not familiar w/ its track record. OTOH, the Tikka is the unofficial big game rife of the OB. Personally, I'd go w/ the "plain Jane" Tikka that should fit your budget. Like others have mentioned, if you don't like the plain black synthetic stock on the Tikka, you can pain it however you want it. I've done this w/ a bunch of my rifles/handguns. When I tire of a color, I repaint it. You can also get a kit of adhesive vinyl panels of various camo patterns from Mossy Oak that don't cost much and are pretty east to apply. My only caveat is to check the muzzle diameter ahead of time if you're really interested in having the muzzle threaded for a suppressor. The muzzle diameter has to meet a minimum size to get it threaded. The required diameter varies according to the caliber. I don't have the address off hand, but you can find on the internet what the required minimum muzzle diameter for each caliber. Keep us up dated.