Ha, yea that is sort of ironic isn't it. I love the people who blast Tikkas for the supposed potential fragility of it's two polymer parts and then turn around and buy a rifle with a stock made completely out of synthetic material. And why do they like the synthetic stock? Cause it's so much more durable and weather resistent than wood. WTF? LOL
Its not just that. Its just they had a superior produce product before. Guys this is our hobby. We just don't take it as far as it needs to be. We take it over the top. If this was the first product Tikka put out, I would say, its priced about right and an ok bargain for some who it appeals too. But when you step down in products, its kinda hard.