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You will find that a Tikka won't need to be beded neither of mine are, and a second hand one in what ever cal will see you right.
Just as important or even more important is a good quality scope.
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Welcome Project good on you getting into hunting its an awesome sport and im sure your father inlaw will enjoy getting back into it.
As for rifle cal anything but a .270 and as long as its a Tikk...