So, while I'm not certain I'd say the 700 is the worst design, I would say it's often subject to the worst execution of any major mfg. I've seen a batch of 10 brand new M24s, where 4 had to return to Remington for various critical issues, before firing. I've seen the matte finish wipe off with cotton and rust while you watched. I was a Remington fanboy for decades....lost that faith. The raptors were pretty sketchy....had almost forgotten about those things.
