i will gladly pay DOUBLE even TRIPLE for something that will last a lifetime vs spending a little on something that very likely may fail in a season, or two... that is just a good investment.... money is tight... but if at all possible... save the pennies until you have enough... i've handle, cycled, inspected and shot enough 710's to know that none will go in my gun safe in my lifetime... on the other hand i have at least one 700 that is getting rather close to 40 years old and has never so much as had a hiccup... but we all think differently... just remember, you get what you pay for...

JR