Stock upgrade for tactile reasons, and a personal dislike of manufacturer plastic-like stocks. Not just picking on Tikka- feel the same about Remington, Ruger, Savage.
With a $1500 budget, you can buy a tikka T3 superlight and drop it into something that looks cool, and feels better. Of course to keep it lightweight- mcmillian edge would be nice. Sell the other stock for not much...but it will help offset part of the cost.
https://www.mcmillanusa.com/mcmillan-rifle-stocks/ultralight-stocks-hunters-edge/A slightly more affordable option might also be...
https://tikkaperformance.com/tikka-parts/tikka-t3/tikka-t3-stocks/tikka-tactical-stock
