Why pay for a "custom" action?

[Balderdash]

From my experience in the field, a bolt that doesn’t lock closed and a 90 degree throw is a non-starter for me. I wanted to use a custom for a light weight build, but non-locking bolt is a no-go. I will just have UM lighten up a tikka action.

After using UM tikka rings, I don’t “need” and integral rail either, the pinned UM tikka rings are bullet proof.

Moreover, every tikka I have owned or have been around is a tack driver, so I don’t need start with a custom barrel. Just start with modifying a tikka barrel (chop/thread or even re-chamber or throat) provided the barrel is a suitable host for the desired cartridge (bore diameter and twist).

Lastly, if I ever needed a COAL longer than what the factory tikka mag allows, UM has a solution for that too… but I doubt I ever will.

Therefore, for me, I objectively can not see any reason to use a custom action. Rather, it just makes sense to use a tikka and do any modifications I may “want”… and that’s want, not “need”.

I agree - 90 bolt throw and non locking the bolt down safety are non starters. Did a lot of hunting with 700's and clones, and I'm pretty much done with them for any purpose wherein they're going to get carried. Why deal with it when there's better options?