I'll mark on my calendar 7 years from now to post the status of my 710...dead or alive. This season will be season #4 for my trusty 710.

As for firearms collecting dust, unfortunately mine collect more than I care to admit. Got kids in 4th, 8th and 10th grade, with the oldest playing football. Pretty much keeps me busy from late July to end of October. Then the girls play basketball for a couple of months during the winter. Got church on Sunday, so I've got the Saturdays of the year plus some vacation time plus the daylight hours after work to work in time at the range. I hope you'll understand if I just don't have time to spend totin' my 710 up to your deer camp.

Sorry to read about your friend.