If you're hunting in the Northwest, you're restricted to open sights, which limits the advantages to owning the Accura. The Accura is definitely an amazing rifle, and probably my personal favorite. With that being said, we have found that most people go with the Optima and save some money, because the accuracy will be very similar within the restraints of open sights.
Either way, you're going to end up with a great rifle, and both come with Northwest options. Let us know what you choose!