Because of what you are saying that is why I did not buy Begara B-14, instead, I purchased TIKKA T1X. I waited for about two years to locate an FFL dealer who found one my cost was $632.00.
Yes, I was very nervous buying one myself for that very reason. but so far I am very happy with this rifle. I have just under 2000 rounds since getting it about four weeks ago. How do you like your Tikka? I only hear good things about those rifles. They look very smooth.