I just checked Remingtons website http://www.remington.com/en/product-families/firearms/centerfire-families/bolt-action-model-700.aspx, and I could not find a BDL in a synthetic stock.
In the last four years, I have known people to send Weatherbys, Winchesters, Tikkas, Sakos, and Blasers back for warranty service. None of my acquaintences have had to send a Savage back. Your anecdotal experience has no bearing on the state of Remington's quality.Remington's quality has declined since Freedom Group/Cerberus bought them. I had to send two new Remington rifles back to the factory last year. Look at Weatherby Vanguard S2s, FN/'Winchester' M70s, Tikkas and Savages instead.