I have to say that I'm really disappointed that you feel that way about your Safari, Tom. The amount of expense and work that AoA and myself have put into that rifle and to have you make it seem like the rifle is at fault..... I KNOW how well it shoots and also KNOW that none of the others you mention will outshoot it.
Very disappointing .......
Buuutttt.... all this is opinions and we are all entitled....
Top 3 for me is VERY difficult , as there are a great number that are truly magnificent . I would guess that in no particular order.... mine would be a
Thomas
Daystate Red Wolf
AAA EVOL
These represent to me the most ergonomic, accurate , and durable of all I've owned or shot. Several are close like the Theoben Rapid Mk 1, Ripley, Career 707, FX Royale 500, Taipan Vet, RTI Prophet and ....
Bob