My cousin is going to get a deer rifle for his 16th birthday this summer and my uncle has asked me for a good beginner deer rifle. I was thinking of the remington model 710 in .30-06 caliber as being a good choice. Has anyone used this particular model of rifle?

It's not bad but you can get a more accurate rifle with an inter-changable barrel in a Savage 111. My local Duhnams has a sale right now on the 710 for $299 but if Im honest I would rather spend $50 more on a Savage 111. But if Im perfectly honest! Spend $100 more then that on a Ruger M77 MKII in stainless synthetic!

Good luck

NO!

The 710 is crap, it has plastic in the receiver, and it breaks. It's not manufactured anymore, so if it breaks, you won't find any spare parts for it.

I would personally rather go with a Remington SPS in 30-06 or .308 Win, the Savage 111 isn't a bad choice either, but if you want a gun you can use for a long time, the SPS is better, depending on what model Savage you're comparing it to. Weatherby Vanguard is also a good gun, you can find them at Wal-Mart. About $350-$400, I suppose.
30-06 is a great cartridge, and so is the .308, you don't need to change your mind there, and if someone claims he needs a .243, he can't be serious, a sixteen-year old can handle a 30-06 or a .308, or he's a pansy.

I personally don't believe there is such a thing as a "starting gun", I think that a person should get a good quality, reliable rifle, that he can use for a long time. I got a good gun, and I won't "need" a better gun than what I have, my .308 Win.

I'm sorry if my username confuses you, I never have had a .243, and the very idea of one, I don't like, I just chose the username, because my dad told me to put this at the end, I have sent in a request for my name to be changed by the admin, but apparently, they haven't been on, and I'm stuck with this name...for now, and like I already said, my gun is a .308, not a .243.

Why settle for the cheap Remington unless money is a very serious issue? I'd strongly suggest the T/C Encore for it's top end quality, legendary accuracy and extreme adaptability. Why not have you Rifle, Muzzleloader, and Shotgun in the same incredible package?

I agree with the previously stated, "The Rem 710 Sucks". Go with the Rem 700 SPS, the Savage or even the Mossberg..

I bought a 710 a couple of years ago, it shoots very straight. But, it has plastic components, and can't be serviced. I regret buying the gun. I live in Illinois, we can't use rifles, shotguns andslugs only. I was invited to go on a Missouri hunt, and needed a rifle. I could have bought a 700 for the same money without a scope. The gun kills deer,I just can't depend on it.

Any thing other than the 710 would be a better choice...

I agree, go with the 700 SPS. I've never heard much good about the 710. Or look for a quality used rifle.

If money isn't an issue, he would be getting a Remington 700 Sendero SF II:














MODEL 700™ Sendero® SF II

Caliber
Barrel Length
Barrel
Rate of Twist
Overall Length
Avg. Wt.
(lbs.)
Order
No.
MSRP*

.264 Win. Mag.
26"
Polished 416 Stainless
9"
45 3/4"
8 1/2
27307
$1,279

7mm Rem. Mag.
26"
Polished 416 Stainless
9 1/4"
45 3/4"
8 1/2
27311
$1,279

7mm Rem. Ultra Mag.
26"
Polished 416 Stainless
9 1/2"
45 3/4"
8 1/2
27315
$1,279

.300 Win. Mag.
26"
Polished 416 Stainless
10"
45 3/4"
8 1/2
27313
$1,279

.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.
26"
Polished 416 Stainless
10"
45 3/4"
8 1/2
27318
$1,279
LOP: 13 3/8"; Drop at Comb: 1 1/4"; Drop at Heel: 1 1/2"
* NOTE: U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Actual price may vary.



I would take the 7mm Rem. Mag, if money weren't an issue, heck, I didn't buy a gun that expensive, it was a 673, was almost $500 cheaper, on sale,too.

Probably, though, a custom gun, or a Dakota would be asked for instead, if money grew on trees for beginners.

I thought about buying a 710 a few years ago just to play with. In illinois we can't deer hunt with center fire rifles. I'm glad I didn't.......you should take note of the above posts and stay away from them. Some folks might have had good luck with them. When and if the time comes for me to by a good center fire I'll either buy a quality new gun or find a good used one.