Regarding the QC issues, I ordered a Camo version and a black was delivered. I immediately called the seller and they double checked the serial number which was supposed to be Camo. It also came with a scope ring (rear) that was only partially sitting on the rail. Maybe this has something to do with the scope reticule being canted. When i removed the rails so I can change it to a new one, the front most thread of the hole was stripped, same with it's screw.

Calling savage was very easy though, and the Stock and scope were quickly replaced. I got to keep the black magazine too. And oh, I got a little discount from the seller as well.

Thing is though, the new scope has a smaller objective lens, the quick focus ring also does not focus the reticule as clear as the previous one.

I will just keep it, us it, wait for it to die and just buy a better glass.