I bought a new Rem 700 in 2008, When I went to pick up the rifle, I took my borescope and did a thorugh inspection of a the rifle. The barrel was full of deep machine marks and extensive copper fouling. No money changed hands and I ordered another rifle. 2nd rifle came, same problem. Third rifle came and this gun was immaculate. During the process I did talk to Remington's customer service, and I also talked to the regional rep face to face at the LGS. When the third rifle came it was right.
In times like now in the panic buying the manufacture is not concerned about quality, just quanitey out the door, and deal with the problem s they appear.
Now, and for about the nest 12 mos. is not the time to be buying a new rifle. If you must do a good inspection before you lay down the money.