People googling for reviews about a new purchase might see some of the QC reported on these new rifles. It is out there but I still think the vast majority of rifle purchasers go in to the gun shop and pick what looks nice to them and fits their budget. That could be a RAR, Montana or Supergrade. I bet the rifles most hunters friends hunt with influence their decisions more then a couple negative reviews. If someone really has questions about a rifle they could examine it at the shop before purchasing.