Barrel is threaded. Stock is almost as stiff as the Tikka, it will twist more at the forend but it’s not like the Ruger and Remington plastic where it takes very little pressure to make contact with the bottom of the barrel channel and barrel. There is a slight zip on initial opening of the bolt but nothing like the 1st Gen American. I think that will wear in or out should I say? The safety has a long throw forward from bolt lock position and I’m not really fond of the disassembly process. Some mention the LOP being too long but I’m 6’ and that never bothers me. The ball on the bolt handle appears to be a plastic cover.
I will say that it feels at least, well built and it points really well for me, the scope is mounted and feels natural to me. Sight picture is there. I made just over six 1/4 turns on the screw (no disassembly) and the trigger pull is just under 2.5 pounds now. Out of the box it was 3.5.
Just my unbiased opinion, my other rifles are Tikka’s and I just need some time with this one to see if I really like it in comparison. Initial impression, would I buy it again? At $400, for sure. It has a 10 year warranty if that helps.
