Tikka is scheduled to release the Lite model in 6.5 CM this year, they do have the CTRx in that now but at one pound heavier (7.5). I would wait until it's out, get a set of one piece Talley rings and a purpose oriented scope. and be done with it-oh the Proctor sling works great, light and easily adjustable. Plenty of good factory hunting ammo for the 6.5CM and you can always reload of course. People argue the .260 vs. 6.5CM, why I don't know when you get into it. The advantage is 6.5 for the availability of factory ammo.

Just keep the gun simple, it's a hunting gun you don't need a 1913 rail, CDI bottom metal a 700 dollar stock, etc. unless you have the money and like to show off pics for that $300 per pound venison and "have meat in the freezer"

The 7-08 isn't a bad shooter either.

My .02 anyhow

Look at Whitaker Guns or Eurooptic, both great Tikka dealers and great pricing. Both may know more precisely when the Lite will be out.

Typical accuracy, this is a .308 with the factory barrel cut to 18"
yeah, yeah, 3 round groups, blah, blah