I'm actually now considering getting a savage 25 lightweight varmint rifle. Does anyone have experience with these, especially compared to the 12fv?

My logic is this:
12FV = ~325 including tax after rebate + stock = $200 + bottom metal for detachable magazines = ~$100 = $600+ for this setup plus I have to drive 4 hour round trip twice to get to bass pro for the sale

Versus

Buy a new 25 lightweight varmint for about $575 and not have to put much time in to tinker with it.

My main worries of the 12fv is that it is too long and heavy. Although mostly my goal for the rifle is to be a target shooter, out to as far as I can hit stuff with.

Do y'all think it's better just to build my own from the 12fv base or just buy something ready to go?

Honestly I think it would be cool to build something from the action exactly how I want but I'v been looking for just an action and I might as well buy a whole rifle for the price the actions for sale are.