I JUST jumped on the Tikka bandwagon a few weeks ago after being raised in a Browning household, I like it alot, it sure ain't a pretty gun, but it shoots well, it's plenty light enuff for me and it's got a nice little trigger out of the box. I am literally sitting here the past week or so going through my head about buying another Tikka for a project gun and semi customizing it. A 300. is one of the great rounds for out West, but personally I'd say it's not for everyone. I've shot em and don't have any issue with them, but if you've not shot a big magnum, my personal
A heavier gun will sure add up. There's alot of great calibers, .300 being one of the greats for factory. Have you shot a .300 before? If not it wouldn't hurt to see if someone you knows has one and putting a handful of rounds downrange first. I am pretty sure you'd be fine with it, but better safe than sorry, as their is quite a bit of recoil to it. That said a 300 is a boss of a round, but if it is tougher for you to shoot you have quite a bit of other caliber options that'll fit your needs. I'm not trying to discourage at all, just saying it never hurts to be safe and make sure recoil wise. Me as I'm getting older, I can shoot a .300, ive owned em before, but now I'd just prefer not to, I can get it done with something a little easier so I do, personal.choice.