Sako is a fine rifle, the parent of the Tikka. Same class as the Kimber from my understanding. Never shot one, but have heard good things from those who have.

I had a Sako Forrester in 22-250. Plain Jane version and it was still nicer than 90% of the rifles you see on the rack these days. I bought it in 1979 in Germany and imported it to the US while in the military. I traded it in 83 or so. Wish I still had it. I should have bought it in .270 or 30-06. If I did, I never would have let it go. The Kimber is also a fine rifle, so I hear. If I had the money, I would consider another Sako someday. I can attect to the accuracy claims. It was very accurate, had a beautiful walnut stock, deep blueing and a really nice trigger.

PS, they were really inexpensive when bought through the military rod and gun club. I paid $220. It was going for $600-700 in the US then.

The wood is exceptional on most models, the triggers excellent, and accuracy is superb. Kimber makes a great gun, don't get me wrong, but I have noticed that fit and finish, while very good, is not quite up to the same spec as Sako. Plus Sako guarantees accuracy, Kimber does not. Whether the several hundred dollars extra is worth it is a personal decision, in my opinion it is. In most instances you will not go wrong with either manufacture.

I don't put Tikka in the same class as Kimber/Sako.