I had a 597- was the last Remington I'll probably ever own. If I want another big game rifle, I'll by a CZ or Sako. For shotguns, I'll buy a Browning or Ruger.

The 710- what a joke. Remington used to make a nice little entry level rifle called the 788. It was a plug ugly rifle that was affordable but really performed well, in fact it was a better performer than their 700 series rifles for the short cartridges it was chambered in. Remington dropped the rifle and no longer makes it. Now they make a turd called the 710 which is far uglier than the 788, and has almost no redeeming qualities to it, other than it comes in a package with a cheapo scope [:@] I'm betting that in 20 years the 710 won't be highly sought after like the 788's are today. Once again, I don't need a bargain rifle, but I hate for beginning shooters with little expendable cash to buy a piece of crap that will give them nothing but problems.

870- I've heard reports about the made-in-china slide rails breaking. 870's have had the reputation of being unbreakable shotguns, seems like no reputaion is untouchable at the new Remington.

Remington 700's- I have a 700 ADl made in the late 60's/early 70's that I get alot of comments on when I take it to the range. It has nicely figured wood, and a nice finish on it. I'm often asked if its a custom rifle, and I just have to sigh and reply "nope, this is a lowly Remington ADL- this is how they made rifles 30 years ago"