Remington 710?

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You would be better off buying a Savage or a used 700 ADL. It is an alright gun. Just not up to 700 standards. They shoot with alright hunting accuracy. But really are just an attempt to offer a cheapened 700. Not successful I think.
 
spec ops- you won't find a bigger remington fan than me. so, it is w/ great pain that i tell you to run as fast and as far away as you can from the 710.
 
What exactly are the problems with the 710? I own several Remingtons such as models 700, 788 and 742 and not a problem with any of them. I have heard numerous people slam the 710.
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Jim
 
Aerod1,

There aren't really problems as in failure to work. But the few I have seen offer mediocre accuracy. Actually it is enough for most hunting. And the trigger can be adjusted just like on Rem 700's which is good. There is a lot of plastic in the gun which many don't like. So maybe people over react to all that.

When you can get a more accurate Savage for the same money though why not?
 
There have been a lot of threads on the 710, especially since it seems that many of the retailers discount them at the end of hunting season. The consensus is that their quality is much lower than the 700, which many believe is an excellent firearm, on its own or after being modded. Run a search on 710 and you'll find tons of reading.
 
Spec ops,

Dakotasin is correct, run away from that rifle. It's designed as a "disposable" gun for the once-a-year hunter. They press-fit the barrels in, rather than thread them in as is done on normal rifles. Quite simply, it's a POS.

Don
 
I have a 710 in 30.06 that I received as a Christmas present.

It shoots good enough to hunt, but it is definitely not 700 quality.

It is pretty light, but all the plastic makes it look/feel cheap.

My 2 biggest beefs with it is the rough action of the bolt that keeps me from getting quick on follow-up shots and the inability to load the magazine through the top of the receiver.

I would suggest saving up a little more and getting something better.

Or if you just must have one, buy mine so I can upgrade. :neener:
 
The only real problem with a 710 is its price. It is not a "keeper" gun, really. The new ones have more metal, which is better. Early ones had even more plastic. If I had one, I'd shoot it.

But the opportunity cost of blowing $350 on it is just too great when you can buy a real 700 for a bit more. The SPS is matte finished with a basic stock, but it's actually a 700 action, which the 710 isn't, so the SPS can be tricked out over time and it's worth tricking it out.

If you're looking for a package gun, consider a base-model Weatherby Vanguard or Howa Lightning, which are excellent rifles and worth upgrading over time with fancier stocks and higher-end scopes, but can be left as-is indefinitely, or of course the offerings from Savage/Stevens.

I'm not sure about the new Mossberg ATR, but it's worth a look.

Bottom line? The 710 was an effort at making an affordable working gun, but it has been overtaken by competition, IMHO. That competition would include Remington's own 700 SPS.

Look for guns on sale, too. Especially Howas or Vanguards, which are sometimes available with sling, scope and a matching hard gun case for around $400.
 
I bought a 710 a few years ago and while I've had no problems with it, I think there are better shooting and better looking rifles for the same money. I'd go with a Savage (actually I have bought 2 since). Smoother bolt, very accurate, great trigger and easily changed barrels if you decide you want a different caliber.
 
Another Remington man here.

The 710 is an alright gun if you are going to take it out sight it it, and hunt a couple of days a year. The accuracy is average and that grey stock...YUCK! They are Remington's way of getting in to the cheap rifle game. Sure, Remington has some affordable rifles like the 700 ADL, but some people just want to say: "Hey Bubba, this'n got a scope on it 'n' ever-thing. It's only 300 bucks too!"
 
When I went looking for a Deer Rifle, I compared the Savage packages at WalMart and the Remington 710. I preferred the fit and feel of the Savage packages and they were only $20 more. Some of things you need to consider when looking at the 710:
1. Will you want to replace the stock. I could not find anything but the factory stock for the 710.
2. How many rounds a year will you be firing? As tohers have stated, you will not be able to replace the barrel if you shoot it out.
3. Do you think you ever might want to sell it? (Say you're not happy with it.) The Savages, Mossbergs and other Remingtons will all fetch a larger percentage of your outlay if resell them. Also, because of bad press, 710s are harder to resell.
 
I never wanted the gun. (I like lever action; can't stand bolt) I just knew one of the Rem rifles isnt that good, didnt know witch one though.

Plus it's one ugly gun!:eek: :barf:
 
aerod1 said:
What exactly are the problems with the 710?
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Basically, it is a cheap gun-true to every definition of the word. I love my remingtons (I own 4 700's and variaous other longguns), but I won't look twice at a 710. I wouldn't give $100 for one. I guess Remington was trying to get some of the more frugal customers that have been buying inexpensive imports or surplus military guns. Problem is, American labor is top dollar, so they cut cost in materials and machinework. IMO, since the 700 is one of (if not THE) most popular bolt rifles in America, Remington should not have cheapened their reputation by putting out a POS plastic bolt gun just to gain a few sales. The 700 is legendary. The 710 is equally notable for opposite reasons. Stay away from it. If you want a nice hunting rifle but don't want to spring for a model 700, get a Ruger M77 or Savage.
 
gunhappy said:
I like my atr.:D
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To clarify, when I said I wasn't sure, I meant I hadn't handled one, not that I had any doubts about it.

I've never known Mossberg to make something that wasn't worth shooting.
 
I see so many people that have never owned (or "wouldn't take it if it was given to me") a 710 bad mouth it to no end. Fact is it loads it shoots and if you want to be ignorant and say something about its accuracy after never firing one then that is up to you, but when I take my 710 to the range and out shoot all the nay sayers and get to tell them that the savage they are shooting is a POS because they can't hit close to my marks it makes it all that much better of a gun. It is easily as accurate as my 700 if not better and that is 4 years and several thousand rounds later.
 
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