SIR also sells the savage package rifle in .30/06. It goes for $500(CDN) plus taxes and shipping, I think. You mentioned that this will be your first rifle. The .30/06 won't kick as hard as the .300 Win Mag and the ammo will be cheaper. The .30/06 is more than enough rifle for the animals you mentioned. This is the rifle I'd choose between the two you listed.

From what I've read and heard the Remington M710 is a POS.

Thats my take on it.



Edited by - DaNewf on 02/27/2002 14:05:37