Remington Mod 710
08-29-2007, 12:11 PM
#3
Spike
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RE: Remington Mod 710
I have heard good and bad things about them Some say the it is not reliable and has actually fallen apart on them, while others have had nothing but good things to say about it? Do a search on Google for it and you will find a few discussions about them.
08-29-2007, 05:38 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Remington Mod 710
This is regularily discussed in the Firearms forum, 95% of comments are negative. I've never shot one, but on reputation the 710 is NOTHING like a mod700.
If you are looking for an affordable yet quality deer rifle look at Savage arms. And visit the Firearms Forum, some real knowledgable guys down there.
If you are looking for an affordable yet quality deer rifle look at Savage arms. And visit the Firearms Forum, some real knowledgable guys down there.
08-29-2007, 07:13 PM
#8
Super Moderator
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RE: Remington Mod 710
What is the opinion on the Remington Mod 710?? I have been looking at one just want others opinion on them!!
Thanks
Thanks
So I would stay away from it.
I have only heard bad things about it.
Go with a model 700
or something else.
A Savage model 110 is better.
Thats one of the rifles I am building in Gunsmithing school in 308 caliber.
JMHO
08-29-2007, 07:59 PM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Remington Mod 710
I've killed deer with mine. It's light and a good shooter. If you're willing or able to shell out big bucks get a different gun. If you're poor like me, get the 710. I haven't had a single problem with mine and it's dropped down deer just like everything else. This is from this past gun season...sorry for the tongue...it kept falling out...
08-30-2007, 01:50 AM
#10
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southeast Missouri
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RE: Remington Mod 710
My little sister just purchased a package 710, .243 with a scope already attached. I was a bit skeptical, but she'd already bought it so we took it to the range to sight it in. It's a heavy gun IMO. I thought the detachable magazine was a minus, but she really likes it for unloading after a hunt is over. The bolt was tight and really needed some oil, but after I applied some, it smoothed out pretty good. The trigger was nice, crisp, and light. She lined up for the first shot at 25 yards. I had put up 3 targets just hoping it would hit paper as we didn't have a bore sighting tool to get it close. First shot hit about 1" low and about 1/8" to the left. That was pretty close to where I would have set it so I had her shoot again. 1" low and dead center. I was surprised but decided to go ahead and head over to the 100 yard range. First shot it hit about 1" high and just slightly off left. Had her shoot again and it tore the bullet hole. This was with factory Remington loads. I was impressed with how it shot, and it fit her well. I'm still abit skeptical about how well it will hold up, but for a price of $275, I'm confident she'll get many deer seasons out of it. If you're not a regualr range shooter, and really just want a decent gun to take deer sized game with, I'd say it will be fine.
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