My father bought one for my Brother, and like you guys I thought it was crap....but after shooting it, on a few occasions I have changed my mind.

no it is not build with the same exacting standards as a Model 700, or equivalent gun. The action is sloppy, and loose when opening and closing, but I think with normal wear and use it will become smoother. The trigger has quite abit of creep, and is not as good as the Trigger in my 700. But, the accuracy for this gun, is actually Quite good. I was very very surprised when I sited in this gun, and when I shot it again this year. The Bushnell 3x9 scope on it, is nice and clear, and I was easilly grouping in about a 2" diameter.

If you are on a budget, I would not tell you to run from this gun, it is a decent rifle, and shoots pretty damn well. If you decided to pick one up, you may be able to have the trigger replaced for something that is a lot better, and I am sure that would help to reduce the groups even more. But there is not much that can be done about the action.

If you can find a deal on a decent used Model 700 with a good scope for 500$, you will be getting a better gun, but the 770/710 is not a horrible rifle, and for those telling you to run...have you actually shot one? I think you would be greatly surprised in the rifle.