Rootsy, as for the 710, I'm glad Remington makes them. They probably are too, because if I had had to put out $500+ on a rifle and scope setup, I wouldn't have bought a new rifle and they wouldn't have made some money off my purchase. My 710 has not had issues, failed to function or break. My hunting at this time does not require it to withstand much abuse. It takes a 45 minute ride in the truck from home to the area I hunt. Another 150 yards to walk to the treestand and then sits in a treestand for a few hours. With shots not over 50-60 yards in my current position, I sometimes wonder why I even spent that much money on a rifle. Probably just should have bought a used .30-30 with open sights for $150 at the pawn shop.

My point is that for my needs, the 710 does what I require. I don't care to spend a large sum of money ($500+) on a rifle. I might get to pull the trigger 3 or 4 time a year while hunting with my 710. Would like for it to be more than that, but the freezer can only hold so much venison. Some of you guys can hunt in a couple of seasons more than I will be able to do in a dozen years, so I'd rather get a "cheap" rifle for my hunting needs and direct my financial resources where I an get a better "return-on-investment".