Well here comes the desenting vote. I have a 710 and it actually does pretty well. I did have the trigger worked on ( ratchety to start with) and now shoot 2" groups at 100 yds. Not a family heirloom but not as bad as some of the other posts. Alot of hearsay I think. The 700 is the real deal and for the money is superior by far. Depends what you are looking for in a gun. I think alot of shooting is the shooter if truth be told. Whatever you get practice till you are comfortable with the guns (and your) capabilities. Good luck on your purchase and good hunting.