Sniper X
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Traded off a SIA .38spl snub for a brand new (4 round fired) Remington 710 in 30-06 with 2 boxes of ammo, Bushnell 3~9 scope, 4 mags and a nice cordura case.
Just made what might be the trade of my life
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firemanstrickland
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not bad sir. not bad
NMBrian
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Wow, thats a steal!
spartand003
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Hhow? That's awesome mate, nicely done.
I'm not familiar with SIA, but I know alot of people look down on 710s because they are a low cost rifle that purports to produce sub MOA groups for a fraction of the cost of most other rifles. They aren't built like a tank, can't be rebuilt, and will probably only last 10,000 rounds or so before they have to be thrown away.
I'm OK with that. They are very accurate right out of the box, and I really like that they have iron sights (at least mine did), a detachable magazine and come from the factory pre sighted and ready to confirm zero and hunt. I had one in .30-06 that was great and if it had been chambered for .308 I never would have sold it.
I'm OK with that. They are very accurate right out of the box, and I really like that they have iron sights (at least mine did), a detachable magazine and come from the factory pre sighted and ready to confirm zero and hunt. I had one in .30-06 that was great and if it had been chambered for .308 I never would have sold it.
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Sam Cade
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Well.... 710 Package deals were under $300 new at wal-mart.
A used SIA revolver in decent shape is worth around $250 IIRC.
You maybe broke even.
courtgreene
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but if he's never broken even before, then it's still the trade of his life. It's all dependent upon the person to whom the term "my" refers.
I have a friend who likes his 710, but he's also only had a 710, but yes, some like them.
I have a friend who likes his 710, but he's also only had a 710, but yes, some like them.
Sniper X
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I like it for what I am going to use it for, which is feral pigs, and Elk. I probably will shoot it about 20 rounds to zero it and then stick it in the safe until August which is my first pig hunt this year, then another in Spetember and November, then Elk in November. I MAY put 20 rounds thru it in a year. So it should last for six of my lifetimes.
Sniper X
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So, did the packages come with 4 mags, 60 rounds of premimum ammo, and a nice case? That would be a steal for 300 clams!
spartand003
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Yeah, the ammo alone (depending on brand) is worth $40-$60. Mags are another $35. Bag another $50. The rifle, in its condition, is another $200. So he traded a $250 revolver for a bundle worth at minimum around $325. Not bad I'd say.
Sam Cade
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A bag and a box of shells ahead.
Steel Talon
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fair trade
spartand003
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Exactly, Sam
fyrfytr
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Wierd! I just saw the exact same type of deal on a motorcycle forum I'm on!
h coleman
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aubie515, I don't know Sniper X or that much about the 710 (do you?),
but I do know that you are a rude SOB.
but I do know that you are a rude SOB.
Aubie:
Tell us about your experience with the 710 that would lead you to make that statement, or are you just parroting what others have said?
I'm reminded about how people called VW bugs crap as well as any japanese car, polymer framed pistols, and tools made in china.
Just because something wasn't designed to withstand abuse it will never see doesn't mean that it can't do what it was designed to do perfectly adequetely.
The 710 will but venison in the freezer for generations if it is shot like 99.99% of deer hunters shoot their rifles- less than 100 rounds a year.
Tell us about your experience with the 710 that would lead you to make that statement, or are you just parroting what others have said?
I'm reminded about how people called VW bugs crap as well as any japanese car, polymer framed pistols, and tools made in china.
Just because something wasn't designed to withstand abuse it will never see doesn't mean that it can't do what it was designed to do perfectly adequetely.
The 710 will but venison in the freezer for generations if it is shot like 99.99% of deer hunters shoot their rifles- less than 100 rounds a year.
MaterDei
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Provided she shoots well, that's a heck of a deal. Take her to the range and let us know how it goes.
Congrats!
Congrats!
Given that the OP indicates it's a hunting rifle and nothing BUT, the 710 ain't bad. If he was gonna be punching paper every week then he traded a .38 for a headache. But, again, that's not the case. Not EVERY gun was built to compete with the reliability of, say, a well-maintained SKS. Because they weren't built to be used like one.
slicksleeve
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My Brother in law bought one of those 710's in 30-06 new when he was 18 for his first rifle. I had heard what people said about them being crap, but that rifle would shoot MOA with 180 grain Cor-Lokt ammo. This from an 18 year old who had barely ever shot a centerfire. So I found respect for the 710.
Good deals are in the eye of the beholder. I've never heard of an SIA, but I do know that you have a rifle that will fill up your freezer.
Good deals are in the eye of the beholder. I've never heard of an SIA, but I do know that you have a rifle that will fill up your freezer.
Used Remington 710's are selling for well under $200 here. Pawn shops tell you to turn around at the door if you bring one in. They are every bit as good as the previous posters have stated. They do shoot. But for less money, there are much better rifles.
You could've done a LOT better for less money.
You could've done a LOT better for less money.
Sniper X
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I have an Erma SR100, with all three barrels, I also have a couple Bravo 51's, sooo I know what a quality rifle is and costs. BTW my handle isn't just a handle. I spent 10 years as a 18B in the Army and was a qualified sniper for five years. I got this because it sounded like a great deal since I don't want to take a $4000.00 sniper weapon system in to the woods to hunt elk or feral pigs. I can tell by the construction and design is it a lightweight inexpensive hunting rifle not meant to be a SWS or even a competitive rifle. It does have a great trigger for a entry level rifle, and it has an acceptable action.
I have at least ten quality scopes I could put on it if I was so inclined, but won't if this cheap Bushnell that came with it gets me anywhere in the moa area. I will also say that I hunt feral pigs with a .357mag 4in so if I can hit them with that, a rifle is going to make it so I can take shots out to 100m if there are any since they are in thick brush which this rifle seems to be perfectly designed for. As well, on the Elk hunts in the areas I go to here the longest shot will be 2~300M and i could hit a housecat from that range with even my Nagant easily so I can say this rifle will be fine for what I am going to use it for. As well I'll lend this one out and leave the 700ADL and BDL I also have in the safe.
I have at least ten quality scopes I could put on it if I was so inclined, but won't if this cheap Bushnell that came with it gets me anywhere in the moa area. I will also say that I hunt feral pigs with a .357mag 4in so if I can hit them with that, a rifle is going to make it so I can take shots out to 100m if there are any since they are in thick brush which this rifle seems to be perfectly designed for. As well, on the Elk hunts in the areas I go to here the longest shot will be 2~300M and i could hit a housecat from that range with even my Nagant easily so I can say this rifle will be fine for what I am going to use it for. As well I'll lend this one out and leave the 700ADL and BDL I also have in the safe.
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