I am looking for a new varmint rifle and really want to try out the Tikka T3s since they offer left handed rifles. I saw on their Finnish and Australian websites that they offer a Varmint Stainless model that I really like. I tried to find one in the US to no avail, so I called up Beretta USA. They cannot and will not import the Varmint models to the US anymore (apparently they did about 3 yrs ago). My only option is the Tikka T3 Lite with a 22 7/16" barrel (std calibers) or 24 3/8" barrel (magnum calibers). Needless to say, I'm disappointed. I really don't want to pay $750 for a rifle and then have to rebarrel it because I would prefer a 26" varmint contour barrel. I guess I might buy another Savage.