Why shouldn’t I buy this Tikka?

Looking to get a new do everything rifle.


Talk me out of this rifle! Can I do better for this price or less? For that matter, can I do better at any price? I know I can get cheaper Tikka’s, but I want a 20” barrel max, threaded, and stainless or cerakote. By the time I cut, thread, and cerakote a base model, I don’t really see it being any cheaper.
I imagine that I will eventually replace the stock, but at least put a vertical grip and cheek riser for now. I have a SWFA patiently waiting in it’s box…

Only cons I see:
I really want a 25 Creedmoor! In reality, I have been using a 6.5 for 6 or 7 years now, and can’t find any substantial reason to change.
Never have cared much for a Tikka stock, although it is a bit better than my current gun. I can’t say that I’ve found any factory stock that wowed me.

Anything I’m missing?
Just buy it. The fluted tikkas are less front heavy than the unfluted ones and I have always liked them better. It's a sub 6-lb rifle. If I hadn't just had another 6.5 cm built, I would buy one myself.
 
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