I get what you are saying but I'm going to play devil's advocate because a good looking rifle doesn't = a good rifle.
No one said it was but it has become the defacto standard to beat for a $700 rifle that you could never change a thing on (functionally) and be happy with it the rest of your...
The factory stock is the only thing that looks different, so get a different chassis or one of their higher end rifles that comes in a different stock.
I have a Bergara B14 Hunter in 308. I've been happy with it so far, I don't have any gripes with the gun per se but there are a few things that would be nice to see, I'll highlight some of it's shortcomings and benefits. I'll work from the back to the front.
The Buttstock is rather hard and...