Remington 770

Bravo · 04-03-2007, 12:03 PM

Remington Model 770™ Specifications

Has anyone seen these? The price seems really good, but is it another 710?

myarmor · 04-03-2007, 12:28 PM

Sure is, just with a little face lift...if you could say that.
I don't think there is any big changes other than the all matte black.

Midas · 04-03-2007, 02:51 PM

Yes, its just another 710, with a different stock, Remington tried to trick us

Lng Rng · 04-03-2007, 06:31 PM

Oh no, not another 710!!!!

felix cortinas · 04-03-2007, 10:08 PM

I bought a 710 in 30-06, shot good, acccurate but had the worst action I have ever seen. you get what you pay for, even though I got a NEF in 22-250, single shot, bull bbl. for about $300 bucks and it is a nail driver! I got rid of the 710.

BattleRifleG3 · 04-04-2007, 10:00 AM

The Remington 710 and 770 are THE best rifles for dragging through the woods, getting dirty, and wiping clean with no marks to show for it. They are reasonably accurate and have a very comfortable stock. Integral scope rail works well.

In all other ways, yeah, they're not so great. But they have their place.

wolverine · 04-04-2007, 11:45 PM

BRG3- not to bash a particular rifle but ive never seen a 710 that would take that kind of punishment and still operate. Ive had two occasionas on the range where the bolt handles have broken off 710s of different calibers with no abuse. The stocks are good but the remainder of the rifle is prety poor in my expierence.

SW

BattleRifleG3 · 04-05-2007, 11:24 AM

Hey, if you saw that happen then it certainly is a big deal. I never heard of that happening before now.

My statements on the 710 were related to its surface resistance to weather and dirt. Mechanical wear under high forces is another matter, and on that one I agree it's not the best.

Lng Rng · 04-05-2007, 01:03 PM

Remington did have some sales success with the 710, so it would make sense to come out with a newer model, but I would just opt for the 700 ADL if I wanted to abuse a gun in the woods.

WolfHuntress · 04-06-2007, 08:23 AM

The ADL hasbeen replaced with the SPS, which doesn't appear to have an open sited version. I'm hoping to get two SPSs this year.

Oops, I did it again. This is BR, hot WH.

XxXweezerXxX · 10-16-2007, 03:35 AM

in my eyes, for anyone to hold a respectable opinion on any rifle they should have at least owned that rifle at one time not just held it at a store or heard about it. Sure i agree the 700 is a much better rifle but i do believe the 770 has its place. accurate and cost effective are ways i would describe my rifle. after adding a bipod,better scope,and a bullet band its a pretty awesome rife for hunting or targeting.

Houston · 10-16-2007, 09:13 AM

My brother has two 710's and he loves them. He has a 300 mag and a 270. They both are very accurate. I know that they arent the prettiest gun i've ever seen but they seem alright to me.

lefty o · 10-16-2007, 11:50 AM

sorry guys, but you dont have to own something to know its not quality. didnt have to buy a yugo to know it wasnt a good car!

at4rxj · 10-16-2007, 08:46 PM

The Remington 710 is by far the best long gun ever produced. Stories that you hear of bolts breaking, gritty triggers and actions, moderate accuracy, and ugly looks are ALL simply made up or very bad misunderstandings.

Every one of these is capable of 1" groups at 400yds easy.

Ok so seriously... They're ugly, and while not pieces of crap, don't compare to the 700, or even to other brands of "budget" or "package" guns in my opinion. They do work, but honestly there are better choices.

I also agree that the 770 is just the new revamped 710...

EHCRain10 · 10-17-2007, 02:55 PM

I do own a Remington model 710 chambered for 243win.

I also own a Model 700 in 308win. If given the choice between the two i would hands down take the 710 because it doesnt seem to be as sensitive to abuse as the 700.

my only complaint about the 710 is that the length of pull was a little short and i am not that big of a guy (5'10" 130lbs) but after adding a slip on recoil pad the extra inch made the pull much better.

lefty o · 10-17-2007, 04:18 PM

what part of your 700 seems to be sensitive to abuse?

samuel · 10-17-2007, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lefty o

what part of your 700 seems to be sensitive to abuse?

I certainly am not easy on hunting guns and never considered the Rem. 700 as sensitive. sam.

BattleRifleG3 · 10-17-2007, 07:16 PM

It is possible to examine something and evaluate it on some level. But it's important to identify what criteria you're evaluating it on. The Rem 710 is excellent in some ways and terrible in others. You have to pick what's important to you. As a new shooter I found the 710 to serve the purpose of a basic 30-06 that needs very little sighting in and offers the technical advantages of a durable finish, detachable mag, and 60 degree bolt throw. When those things mattered less to me than a smooth bolt, smooth safety, and the ability to load from the top, along with other chambering choices, the 710 left and a Savage came in.

One thing that frustrates me is when someone says something's just crap without clarifying why.

two-70 · 10-17-2007, 08:06 PM

My 270 in the stainless model 770 is a great shooting gun topped it off with the nikon buckmaster 3x9x40 and it is great

EHCRain10 · 10-18-2007, 12:06 AM

when i said that the 700 that i have seems to be more sensitive to abuse i mean that the tolerances are tighter and if i dropped the gun into the dirt while hunting i would feel the need to clean it before firing again even if it didnt appear dirty in the least.

on the other hand the 710 that i have seems to have more room for dirt particles to go and not create damage. if that big buck walked into range after the 710 hit the dirt id wipe it as clean as i could and take the shot that i wouldnt take with the 700.

04-03-2007, 12:03 PM	#1
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 2,294	Remington 770 Remington Model 770™ Specifications Has anyone seen these? The price seems really good, but is it another 710?

04-03-2007, 02:51 PM	#3
Midas Chief Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 3,573 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	Yes, its just another 710, with a different stock, Remington tried to trick us __________________ The Second Amendment: America's Original Homeland Security. NRA Life Member

04-03-2007, 10:08 PM	#5
felix cortinas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 170	770 I bought a 710 in 30-06, shot good, acccurate but had the worst action I have ever seen. you get what you pay for, even though I got a NEF in 22-250, single shot, bull bbl. for about $300 bucks and it is a nail driver! I got rid of the 710.

04-04-2007, 10:00 AM	#6
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,681 Images: 13	The Remington 710 and 770 are THE best rifles for dragging through the woods, getting dirty, and wiping clean with no marks to show for it. They are reasonably accurate and have a very comfortable stock. Integral scope rail works well. In all other ways, yeah, they're not so great. But they have their place. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

04-04-2007, 11:45 PM	#7
wolverine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 132	BRG3- not to bash a particular rifle but ive never seen a 710 that would take that kind of punishment and still operate. Ive had two occasionas on the range where the bolt handles have broken off 710s of different calibers with no abuse. The stocks are good but the remainder of the rifle is prety poor in my expierence. SW __________________ http://snfwtp.blogspot.com/

04-03-2007, 12:28 PM	#2
myarmor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southwest ,VA Posts: 1,169	Sure is, just with a little face lift...if you could say that. I don't think there is any big changes other than the all matte black.

04-03-2007, 06:31 PM	#4
Lng Rng Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,096	Oh no, not another 710!!!!

04-05-2007, 11:24 AM	#8
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,681 Images: 13	Hey, if you saw that happen then it certainly is a big deal. I never heard of that happening before now. My statements on the 710 were related to its surface resistance to weather and dirt. Mechanical wear under high forces is another matter, and on that one I agree it's not the best. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

04-05-2007, 01:03 PM	#9
Lng Rng Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,096	Remington did have some sales success with the 710, so it would make sense to come out with a newer model, but I would just opt for the 700 ADL if I wanted to abuse a gun in the woods.

04-06-2007, 08:23 AM	#10
WolfHuntress Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 59	The ADL hasbeen replaced with the SPS, which doesn't appear to have an open sited version. I'm hoping to get two SPSs this year. Oops, I did it again. This is BR, hot WH.

10-16-2007, 03:35 AM	#11
XxXweezerXxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1	710/770 in my eyes, for anyone to hold a respectable opinion on any rifle they should have at least owned that rifle at one time not just held it at a store or heard about it. Sure i agree the 700 is a much better rifle but i do believe the 770 has its place. accurate and cost effective are ways i would describe my rifle. after adding a bipod,better scope,and a bullet band its a pretty awesome rife for hunting or targeting.

10-16-2007, 09:13 AM	#12
Houston Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 63	My brother has two 710's and he loves them. He has a 300 mag and a 270. They both are very accurate. I know that they arent the prettiest gun i've ever seen but they seem alright to me.

10-16-2007, 11:50 AM	#13
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 6,239	sorry guys, but you dont have to own something to know its not quality. didnt have to buy a yugo to know it wasnt a good car!

10-16-2007, 08:46 PM	#14
at4rxj Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,109 Images: 10	The Remington 710 is by far the best long gun ever produced. Stories that you hear of bolts breaking, gritty triggers and actions, moderate accuracy, and ugly looks are ALL simply made up or very bad misunderstandings. Every one of these is capable of 1" groups at 400yds easy. Ok so seriously... They're ugly, and while not pieces of crap, don't compare to the 700, or even to other brands of "budget" or "package" guns in my opinion. They do work, but honestly there are better choices. I also agree that the 770 is just the new revamped 710...

10-17-2007, 02:55 PM	#15
EHCRain10 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dinwiddie, VA Posts: 121	710 I do own a Remington model 710 chambered for 243win. I also own a Model 700 in 308win. If given the choice between the two i would hands down take the 710 because it doesnt seem to be as sensitive to abuse as the 700. my only complaint about the 710 is that the length of pull was a little short and i am not that big of a guy (5'10" 130lbs) but after adding a slip on recoil pad the extra inch made the pull much better.

10-17-2007, 04:18 PM	#16
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 6,239	what part of your 700 seems to be sensitive to abuse?

10-17-2007, 07:16 PM	#18
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,681 Images: 13	It is possible to examine something and evaluate it on some level. But it's important to identify what criteria you're evaluating it on. The Rem 710 is excellent in some ways and terrible in others. You have to pick what's important to you. As a new shooter I found the 710 to serve the purpose of a basic 30-06 that needs very little sighting in and offers the technical advantages of a durable finish, detachable mag, and 60 degree bolt throw. When those things mattered less to me than a smooth bolt, smooth safety, and the ability to load from the top, along with other chambering choices, the 710 left and a Savage came in. One thing that frustrates me is when someone says something's just crap without clarifying why. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

10-17-2007, 08:06 PM	#19
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,783	My 270 in the stainless model 770 is a great shooting gun topped it off with the nikon buckmaster 3x9x40 and it is great

10-18-2007, 12:06 AM	#20
EHCRain10 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dinwiddie, VA Posts: 121	when i said that the 700 that i have seems to be more sensitive to abuse i mean that the tolerances are tighter and if i dropped the gun into the dirt while hunting i would feel the need to clean it before firing again even if it didnt appear dirty in the least. on the other hand the 710 that i have seems to have more room for dirt particles to go and not create damage. if that big buck walked into range after the 710 hit the dirt id wipe it as clean as i could and take the shot that i wouldnt take with the 700.