For whatever it's worth (remember, information is worth EXACTLY what you paid for it!) the Rems DO use the same actions (unless you get a hand finished or "touched up" Custom Shop version) in all their guns. The simple point being made was that the ADL/SPS 700s feel like they are full of sand compared too a bright, shiny and highly polished BDL/CDL. But wouldn't a Ferrari look and feel like chit also if it were merely primered instead of painted?

As for the QC of Rem, I gotta admit that across the board, most of their guns are decent. BUT on their cheaper guns they DO seem to have alot more troubles. BUT is that really a QC problem or the fact that more and more of the parts being used in those lines is stamped potmetal or molded plastic? I have a 20 year old ADL 06 whose action is as smooth as butter and has been since day one. I'm sure if I even painted the bolt on my Sako with that "blacksand" coating of Rems, it to would feel like chit. I also HATE that quality of that finish, within a year or two it will turn silver, slick up and the gun will rust badly if abnormal attention is not paid too it. I recommend a stainless SPS for just such reasons.

Dats my .01/2c,
RA