ORIGINAL: ejpaul1
Tell me more of this happiness
xd9x19! I mean this sincerely. I am looking at a second rifle and I am looking at all affordable options. I have heard nothing but negativity from this site on the 710 and no owners reviews. I have owned 2 different remingtons and were happy with the operation of both of them, I have a hard time believing that remington would continue to produce and sell an inoperable, innacureate rifle. WHat are your experiences with this model? EJ
I'm happy with my 710 (.30-06), although I've only had it for one deer season so far. I haven't spent a lot of time testing various ammo, but so far Federal 150 grain Sierra Gameking ammo has provided the best results. See the pictures below (the circled shots are "throw aways" I shot while adjusting my scope).
Target 1
Target 2
If I could change one thing about the 710, it would be the effort it takes to close the bolt. It's a little stiff when trying to close and that may be due to the lock-up system that it uses. I can't speak to things like trigger pull and the supposedly pressed-barrel design (as opposed to a threaded barrel that can be changed if you should shoot so much as to wear it out).
I get to deer hunt maybe 12 days a year and I wasn't willing to spend $750 to $1000 for a rifle and scope that I would not shoot very often. I looked at a Savage 100 or 111 package gun before I bought my 710, but I preferred the rounded forearm of the 710 to the more squared-off stock of the savage.
If you've got any questions in particular, post them or send me a PM.