Narrowed my selection down to these 3.
Haven't heard about maven but have not really heard many complaints.
Only thing about the huron is the eye relief.
I have a buddy who was saying good things about the optika5 4-20x44 but it is the most heavy of all.
price quote for the cascade is 629.99 that is way to close to the t3x I thought they were going for less but I guess their popularity has increased the price (they do have the threaded barrel though)
dad had a 742 in 243 that was junky.
mossberg 4x4 in 270 I got from a buddy horrible trigger and disgusting mossberg licensed scope, 1895 trapper (remlin) that had a floppy trigger and rough edges an finally my remington 700 police in a magpul stock (wouldn't group well with any federal gold...
I was told its a 500 dollar rifle with a 1000 dollar barrel but then again this is an internet forum with "serious folks" so they will definitely hate on a savage for sure.
I handled one a while back and the stock is typical savage but it was a nice feeling rifle. still had that savage fit and...
it would be if I was keeping the CTR . I can't afford to keep it and get a rifle for hunting. and since I no longer shoot target like I used to (went once in 3 years.) it can go to a new owner.