RE: remington 710
I own two M700's that I like very much, but I wouldn't keep an M710 if someone gave one to me. The M700 is a much better rifle, and the ADL synthetics (while they last) and the new SPS' aren't that much more than the M710.
The M710 is the ultimate budget rifle. If the 710 is all you can afford and not a penny more, then it'll do the job. But I can't see any other reason than desperation to buy one.
Mike