Those recesses are there because the action screws come through a proud part of the action. When I had a tikka I bedded the lug area and the tang and that was that. Was just as accurate as if I'd bedded the entire action. I also emphasize that you should pillar bed the action as well. Can't hurt.
They're expensive. I'd rather have experimented with the new HHT than buy the older design, even if it's proven to work. I am by no means into the newest and shiniest thing, but like you said -- they spent a lot of time on it and I'd like to test it for myself. Right now it'll be a while til I...
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100gr Speer SPBT, 100gr NBT, 115gr Partition (old style), 116gr Shock Hammer, 117gr Hornady InterLock, 121gr Hammer Hunter, 128gr Hammer Hunter.
While I agree with the idea, a fast twist gives you the opportunity to pick up a heavier mono than the 100 grainers currently on the market...
I had a 1:7.5 twist 25-06 and it was great. I mainly got built it to shoot heavier monos, but I'd be tempted to get one again if Nosler released a heavy Accubond or ABLR in .257
Long video, but this there is a new model Sako released to replace the 85.
Push round feed, dual ejectors, three lug bolt, etc.
Seems to be a solid rifle. Hopefully they release the lefties soon as well.