I looked at one of the new Remington 710 rifles at Walmart the other day. It is the one with the all steel receiver and has no synthetic insert. The bolt was really smooth and probably get even smoother with use. I like the short throw of the bole and the stock isnt bad either. I also like the magazine fed design for quick loading.I had one of the older ones in 30-06 and it was extremely accurate as well as a friends rifle in the same caliber. His would put 3 shots in an inch at 100 yards with factory winchester 165 powerpoints. The price was only 329.00 with the Bushnell scope. I know this scope isnt the most expensive but mine was accurate and clear and didnt fail me after many rounds. They have the full size in .270,30-06, 300 magnum, and 7mm magnum. They also have a new shorter youth model in .243. I may get one in .270 or .243. Its really not that bad. You should check it out next time you see one.

I guess thats your way of saying the glass is half full, rather than half empty. No disrespect but this subject has been discussed on most of these boards ad nauseum. While it appears that the 710 shoots well enough, there are others that shoot as well for the same price and quality is better ( notably the Savage 110 package setups ). Remington has enough QC issues with there higher end products. Why would you want to handicap yourself with one of their low end offerings. [:'(][:@][&:]

The all steel receiver on the new ones were put there to try to sell this turn to traditional sportsmen who belive that receivers should be made of metal. All the steel receiver does on the 710 is add more weight. The bolt actually cams into barrel, not the receiver on the 710- no pressure is put on the receiver due to firing.

For cheap, good, accurate, I'd get a stevens model 200, or better yet, its better big brother the savage 110.

I've had a 710 for the last couple of years and I like mine. It's .30-06, but I normally shoot the Remington Managed Recoil ammo so that my daughter (13) can handle it. Never did understand what the big dot deal was with the nylon receiver insert. Just one less piece to rust and less prone to the effects of weather. My son tagged a nice 8-pt this past season. It was his first deer and he got it on his first time out in his 4th year of hunting.

I looked at the Savage package gun when I was shopping for my 710. At the time the Savage didn't have the removable magazine and has a less comfortable stock.

My poor little red-headed stepchild rifle.

I have a 710 that's currently in pieces. After three years of shooting and hunting - with good success - the rifle started falling apart. First,the bolt stop failed and during a class I took last fall the bolt came out during an excersize and hit me in the chin. Painful and embarrasing.Next, I lost the threads ona scope rail screw. Managed to live with the first problem and fix the second in time for last hunting seasonin which I drew a great Elk tag. First day out the mag latch broke. Had to load the rifle from the top and couldn't get the mag out until I was back home. The good news isI dropped a nice 5x5 at 300 yards with one shot. The gun does shoot. But then I looked into replacing the mag latch, which should be a $2 part. Turns out Remmy doesn't sell the piece seperately, gotta buy the whole stock at $95. A local gunsmith is trying to the get the company to replace the stock under warranty for me. That's been two months ago, and no word back. Meanwhile, I've bougt a new rifle. It's not a Remmington. I'll use the 710 as a backup if I ever get it back together and shootin' straight again.Or maybe I'll trade it for a box of ammo....

I got the 710 myself. I was comparing the savage model as well since they were both at Dicks Sporting Goods. I just didn't like the savage's feel. I have the .270 gauge. I took it to get the bolt lapped and trigger job at 3lbs. I tell you for the money you just can't complain about the gun.

The only negative I have with it was with the bolt which is better since getting it lapped and the magazine. Just doesn't feel good and tight into the stock. But all in all its a very good package for the money.

And there you have it. That's about everything I have seen with them as well. Also include broken plastic trigger housings, broken plastic rear tangs, and sticking followers.

IMHO they are expenisve boat anchors.

I consider myself to be a "thrifty" person, to say the least!
So, I'm not trying to sound snooty,
but, when it comes to the Remington 710 I have only one word,
"JUNK!"

I don't own a 710 and don't plan on getting one any time soon, but if you own one and you're happy with it, then I'm happy for you.

NT, I really do agree with you!
You will find many posts saying that the 710's, and 597's, along with the "penny scopes" have been excellent! I consider myself "thrifty," if not down right "cheap!"
But where "value" comes in, there are MUCH better guns for the money than the 710's!
Again, in a word, JUNK!" (at any price!)