With all that said, I would bet money that it is a risk calculation against profit that drives the decision to pressure the forearm. The odds going out the door is, if a gun is "acceptable," it won't be sent back. .
Good post Dave. I'd say, another factor is that it's really quick and cheap to slap a pressure point in the forearm (vs. bedding it right) and it improves most rifles going out the door.
