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True story -- my "new" Remington rep stopped by unannounced a couple of Fridays ago. We chatted for an hour or so and he asked if I'd send him an email summarizing our conversation.

I didn't get back in the office until the following Tuesday and sent the email as promised. It was undeliverable...

Then I get an email from the "newer" Remington rep a few days later. My original new rep was eliminated in the downsizing.

I think Remington quality is just fine, and accuracy probably better than ever. Bolt handles falling off are so rare, likewise extractors failing, that they are not worthy of mention. I will however say the triggers are pure schitt and should be replaced before ever firing the rifle ( Model 700) the X-Mark Pro in particular.....so plan on spending another $100+ on a Timney or the like..

Bigfish: I have been using Remington 700 VLS Rifles since "day one" of their introduction.
Currently I own 6 VLS Rifles in calibers, 204 Ruger, 223 Remington, 22-250 Remington and 260 Remington - they ALL are VERY accurate indeed.
The VLS Model 700's are a bit to pricey nowadays for me.
I still look for them on the used market though.
The stocks on the VLS models fit me to a "T" and are among my all time favorite stocks.
I have never had a bullet stabilization (or de-stabilization) problem with any of my VLS Rifles and the popular bullet weights per caliber.
Good luck if you try one!
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy
P.S. My Hunting partner also owns an amazingly accurate Model 700 VLS and his is in caliber 243 Winchester.
I guided him to a dandy Mt. Goat here a few years ago where he used that Rifle (against my mild protestations) but it worked out for him (two shot kill - heavy to pack up into the Tobacco Root Mountains).