Funny that the notion of American vs. Chinese receivers should rear it's head. If I recall correctly, of all the complaints that Smith Ent./Fulton/etc. ever had with the Norcs.. the one thing they did concede is that the receivers were well made, milspec, and from exceptional steel! ( I will get one of my computer savvy nephews to help me try and post a link to source.) But suffice to say, and I will back this up.. the receiver on the Norincs/poly's were the strong suit of the brand.