So any good cam and lifters out there?

MopaR&D said
Another option is to have your current lifters refaced. I just did a quick search and Schneider Cams offers the service starting at $5 per lifter.

IMO this is the biggest issue, defective machining and/or damaged faces...

This^^^^^^is great option. I had them resurface my lifters and they look better than new.

To the OP, just call Jim at Racer Brown cams. Have him grind your cam and have him get you lifters.