there was a long thread once upon a time adam started about that gun and he acknowledged that it wasn't for the typical nation guy. In the end I think it's simple, examine the rifles being produced and purchased today? Everyone thinks these tactical, bulky (ugly IMO) rifles will shoot for miles and miles, and yep with the right setup and um shooter!

I'm goin to guess that action is significantly less cost is the main reason, ROI.
Too each is own, not my cup of tea, i'll take my pictures with dead animals with my shiny deluxe wooden stocks!