Another Tikka T3 fan here. Last year bought Son a T3X Lite Stainless in .270 , he loves it. He's pretty hard on his gear, this was a lot lighter, a lot more "robust" than his previous rifles and it shoots like a dream. $1215 + taxes and shipping.
After some range time, "ho hum" off he goes. 5 shots, 2 bear, a mulie and a whitetail.
I'm sure the short actions would shoot just as well.