Have been doing some reading and I am leaning toward the 12FV.

In a .223, have been considering a 12FV--$420 minus rebate= $320. vs. an Axis HB-- $249 minus rebate= $199.
I have held the Axis and as many have said, the stock has much to be desired. Have not held the 12FV and cannot speak for the stock as to whether it is any heavier/sturdier. No question the action and trigger is superior on the 12FV. The blind mag is not an issue. I believe a 12 FV replacement stock is a little less than the Axis from Boyds, if I find it necessary to replace. Wouldn't know until I shoot.
Local Rural King has the Axis HB in .243, which is a possibility rather than the .223. Will be near a Cabelas in a few weeks. I would have to see if my local RK could come up with a .223.

Mainly paper punching with some possible varmint. Most likely factory loads(at least for now).

Not to muddy the water, if I wait a few months, there will probably be a $50 rebate(like last year) on the 10TH XP, that already has wood and a decent/middling ?? scope.