JagMagMan, I had the same problems with my 597. Remington came out with a new mag and mine has functioned flawlessly since I bought the new ones. The newer version has a circle around the '10' on the magazine. If you've still got it, find some of those and give them a try.

DannyD, I looked at the Savage package gun when I bought my 710. I was about the same price, but didn't have the detachable magazine and I didn't like the squared-off forearm of the 110. The 710's rounded forearm felt better and I went with it.

Bigiron, is that oppossed to an expensive scope on the Savage? Just how much does one have to spend to not get a cheap scope? And you're right, my cheap Bushnell scope does just fine. I'm not an "all-weather" hunter, so the more expensive optics would not be a wise expenditure at this time.