Opinions on a first bolt action

[u/Wooden_Week5385]

For my first high powered rifle, I’m currently between a Tikka T3X Ace Game and a Bergara B-14 Wilderness Carbon both in .308

I’m a left handed shot and plan on using it for BC hunting and range shooting, also plan on keeping this rifle for a long time.

Went to a local BC gun shop today looking at some rifles in person and to hopefully get my hands on. Bergara but they didn’t have one in stock so one of the workers suggested the left handed Tikka which was the first lefty I’ve actually held and it was nice but I did kinda like the classic Remington 700 look the B-14 has.

Opinions on either of these would be greatly appreciated

[u/Iokua_CDN]

Perks of the Bergara is its a R700 action, easy to get mags for and upgrade. Personally I think they are a bit heavy and expensive for their quality

Tikka is also expensive, but has a very proven reliability among shooters. Less ability to upgrade, but I'd argue much better out of the box quality. Mags are more expensive unless you buy some 3d printed ones 

So do you want a less quality but the ability to tinker and customize?

Or do you  want a more ready to shoot better quality,  but much less customizing and aftermarket?