Not to start a storm, but this type of issue with modern rifles, and pistols especially, really makes me grind my jaws. Now I totally realize that the cost factors, are the cause, but apparently, we have a whole new generation of modern gun writers, that continues to "sell" younger shooters the idea, that "guns are supposed to be rough, it simply takes a truck load of ammo, and a couple of years, to "break it in"....
I am sure the older guys will understand what I am talking about. Any rough spots in an action, can likely be smoothed up by a good gun smith, cheaper than running ammo through it till judgement day.
Its like the deal with pistols, "they wont function properly, until shot X number of rounds" well cripes gents, they didnt use to need a case of ammo through them to function correctly.
I recently noticed the inside of a newer Marlin, and could not believe how dang rough they had left it. I guess its just another reason, that no one with a vintage model, is selling said vintage model, unless forced too.
End of rant. :-\