Have you ever owned one of the older orNEW Remington 710 rifles or are youjust basing your opinion on what others put in print. And if youhave ownedone, was itlong enough to see it break down and wear out to a point of having to dispose of it like a bic lighter. The bic lighter is one of the more popular lighters out there also. You'll find thousands being sold everywhere which is a testament of a cheaper made product being as reliable as another but at a savings to the consumer. It gets the job done without making the customer suffer in their wallets. If thats the case then it served its purpose.