The way you are talking, deice, you will have the VCAD* after you
But I agree totally. A turboprop will carry more weight, further, for less money.
A jet is a little bit quicker, but the speed advantage vanishes totally if a fuel stop is needed.
A jet flies a bit higher (except for the Diamond one, 25k ft max) but - assuming a working anti-ice system - a ceiling over 25k improves the mission capability from close to 99% to something over 99%. Probably not worth paying for, in the intended market.
The Epic Dynasty is the one to watch. I suspect that the $millions spent on VLJ hype will largely benefit these new turboprops, because most buyers at that level are not stupid and once they start looking around they will soon realise they could have so much more for similar money.
* VLJ Critics Assasination Dept