Welcome to the forum 4star.From your location we are almost neighbors.
I have to join the band wagon too! The Rem 710 is pure garbage.If you' re set on Remington go with the 700. I would suggest looking at the Ruger M-77' s. Like 1 shot 1 kill said if you' re looking to save money the Savage is the way to go.Since you' re new to the forum go and research previous post from the last several months in the Guns forum. You' ll findout all you need to know about the 710 there. There' s probably recent a post about it in the Firearms Review.I' ve been on these forums for a few years now and have dabbled in guns for the last 30 years. I can' t ever remember another firearm getting such negitive reviews as the 710.Their 597 is running close if not taking the lead.
Ruger Redhawk