I actually won a 710 at a WTU banquet and didn't have any problems with it. The action wasn't real smooth but got better the more it was used. It did print on paper right from the box using 30/06 150gr. Federals. I rescoped it after 1 year and it helped greatly, I was printing 1-1 1/4" groups at 100 yds. I killed 2 deer with it one at about 15 feet (no accuracy problem there) and another about 90 yds. off hand. Did the job both times. I have several other deer rifles so this doesn't get all that much use. Decent entry level firearm. If you can find one used they are going for about $295.00.