[Midas]

Quote:       Originally Posted by ackspac

I have been laughing at all the posters post that bash the 710. I have had mine now since 2002. I chose to buy this "cheaper" model so I wouldnt scratch or ding my more expensive deer rifles out in the field. Unless "you actually own a 710" you cant say anything at all, good or bad about them. On opening day of gun season in 2002, I dropped a 10 pointer at over 100 yards, in the brush. The .270 ripped in the heart and the deer was dead before he hit the ground. Ever since then I have used my 710 every year for gun season, and I have never missed a shot. I have taken kill shots from 10 yards to over 150 yards with this gun. The cheap Bushnell scope does the job its susposed to do on this gun as well. So, those of you who want to say that your neighbor,friends friend,uncles uncle, work at a gun range and shoot them all day long crap, get over it. The gun goes bang when you pull the trigger and it hits where you aim. Is it made cheap? Yes it is, it is made this way for guys like me who dont want to take more expensive guns out in the field. I keep an open mind on other peoples opinions, but this thread is just ridiculous with the untruths on the 710. Right now with range time and field time, my 710 has over 120 rounds through it with NO PROBLEMS at all.

Of course, someone who has been drinking cheap beer all their life, wouldn't know how to judge a fine wine. I may not own a Remington 710 (couldn't do that to myself) but I have shot one, and know of a lot of people who DO own one, and based on what I have seen, it is the disposable camera of the rifle world. But, the people who bought one will defend it till the cows come home, and those who know better, will steer clear of it.

[ackspac]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Midas

Since I work at a firing range, I have fired many 710's in my day, and I have to say, they are the cheapest POS on the market, do yourself a favor, and buy a Savage or Stevens instead, they are more accurate, and will last many seasons

Hmm, seems to go against your last post. So, have you fired many? Or just the one you claim in your last post? Did you mis-speak like Hillary? Cheap beer and fine wine? They both have the same effect. This is what Im getting at. So I rest my case.

[ackspac]

BTW, I do own better rifles. Some more than triple the 710 price. Its not about "defending" the 710. Its about certain people cant accept that a cheap rifle can keep pace with their $1,500 Remington 700 custom. And my cheap 710 keeps killing deer every season with NO PROBLEMS. I love my 700, it is made better then the 710, but I do not wish to take it out in the field since it is a "bling" piece.

[Dobber12]

If you had the chance to buy a Remington 710 .270 with the bushnell 3X9 scope for $250 would you, or would you shop around for something different?

[jerry]

I helped my friend sight his dad's in Saturday. Got it dialed in in 1/2 dozen shots and shot great (30-06) fellers are right about not much pride of ownership, but it shoots.

[Midas]

Quote:       Originally Posted by ackspac

Hmm, seems to go against your last post. So, have you fired many? Or just the one you claim in your last post? Did you mis-speak like Hillary? Cheap beer and fine wine? They both have the same effect. This is what Im getting at. So I rest my case.

When I use the word "one" I don't mean I have just fired "one", I mean I have fired the Remington Model 710, and as far as I know, there is only "one" Remington Model 710.

[jerry]

allways gotta stay on the toes Midas

[Midas]

Quote:       Originally Posted by ackspac

BTW, I do own better rifles. Some more than triple the 710 price. Its not about "defending" the 710. Its about certain people cant accept that a cheap rifle can keep pace with their $1,500 Remington 700 custom. And my cheap 710 keeps killing deer every season with NO PROBLEMS. I love my 700, it is made better then the 710, but I do not wish to take it out in the field since it is a "bling" piece.

Anybody who would rather use the 710 than a 700, is either lying about owning the 700, or has a screw loose. I have argued about this rifle before, and I always end by saying this, those who bought the 710 seem to like it, but those who didn't buy it, seem to know better.

[Midas]

Quote:       Originally Posted by jerry

allways gotta stay on the toes Midas

Absolutely, we can't let anyone have the last word around here

[jerry]

well, I got it & I are a dumb hillbilly

[ackspac]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Midas

Anybody who would rather use the 710 than a 700, is either lying about owning the 700, or has a screw loose. I have argued about this rifle before, and I always end by saying this, those who bought the 710 seem to like it, but those who didn't buy it, seem to know better.

Seem to know better about what? Your opinion? Im glad we live in the US because I can use my "dumb" judgement to use my 710 to hunt with. I dropped an 8 pointer at 250 yards yesterday morning with this gun. So you can badmouth it all you want to. The gun functions great and you seem to be very angry about people having great success with this rifle. And by your post I believe the mistruths are on your end of the deal. When I go through thickets and sticker brairs I dont want to carry a "high dollar" gun. I turned my 700 into a tactical rifle that spends more time on the range than it did in the field. So go ahead and keep badmouthing something that you appearantly have little knowledge about and I'll keep using my "dumb" judgement to use a proven rifle that kills deer. So go ahead and keep on putting down this rifle all you want. There are more positive comments about it than what little you have posted.

[ackspac]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Dobber12

If you had the chance to buy a Remington 710 .270 with the bushnell 3X9 scope for $250 would you, or would you shop around for something different?

Buy it. Thats a good price for a gun that will kill alot of deer. I took pics of my 8 pointer that I killed with my 710 yesterday with a 35mm, but Iam taking the film to get digital copies this week and I will post asap. From my blind to the field where I dropped him was at 250 yards. I was using Reminton 150 gr Core-Lokt ammo.

[Midas]

Quote:       Originally Posted by ackspac

Seem to know better about what? Your opinion? Im glad we live in the US because I can use my "dumb" judgement to use my 710 to hunt with. I dropped an 8 pointer at 250 yards yesterday morning with this gun. So you can badmouth it all you want to. The gun functions great and you seem to be very angry about people having great success with this rifle. And by your post I believe the mistruths are on your end of the deal. When I go through thickets and sticker brairs I dont want to carry a "high dollar" gun. I turned my 700 into a tactical rifle that spends more time on the range than it did in the field. So go ahead and keep badmouthing something that you appearantly have little knowledge about and I'll keep using my "dumb" judgement to use a proven rifle that kills deer. There are guns out there that I consider complete junk, but unless I owned one and used it myself, I would keep my comments to myself. So go ahead and keep on putting down this rifle all you want. There are more positive comments about it than what little you have posted.

See my last sentence in that post

[ackspac]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Midas

Absolutely, we can't let anyone have the last word around here

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[Midas]

Quote:       Originally Posted by ackspac

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It's all in good fun, we love a good debate, don't take it so personal.

[ackspac]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Midas

It's all in good fun, we love a good debate, don't take it so personal.

Nothing personal buddy, really. I just hate seeing noobs being talked into a $1,500 gun to hunt deer with as what happend to me over 22 years ago when I was 18. I know we all have our own opinions about various firearms and the main point is "If it works for you then keep using it". Does the 710 out shoot my 700? No, but it does hit the kill area of a deer every time I need it to. So, if you dont like the gun no problem. Im sure there are plenty of other guns that we can agree on that are really junk.

[Gohstface killa]

you do realize the 710 is a top pick to build off of for sniper rifles by top notch snipers rite? so if you don't like it you don't like it no need to bad mouth a very accurate and durable weapon because you don't like the feel, color or ???? I'd put it up against most odd sixes and my 2nd pick is a colt wood grain bolt that's triple the price and a ww2 springfield and i have seen the 710 out perform all!! it is in fact just my humble opinion not taking anything that anyone said for granted, you guyz are pretty smart that's for sure --- over and out thanx for feedback about it. It made me think.

[BattleRifleG3]

Welcome, gohstface killa. I think you may be confusing the Rem 710 with the Rem 700, which is an older and more versatile design.

The only modular thing about the 710 is the Weaver scope rail. Everything else is non-removable or non-standard. So if there's anything about the 710 package that you don't like, besides the scope, you're better off buying another rifle. Savage/Stevens low end rifles have high interchangeability with the higher grade ones. If, on the other hand, you like the 710's features, it's a good buy.

I maintain that all of the 710's negative features can be seen without firing it. If the bolt isn't too stiff or sticky to you, and the stock feels right, and you don't mind a single feed detachable mag, and the weight and balance are right, I don't think you'll be unpleasantly surprised firing the rifle. Just remember that a light rifle recoils more stiffly.

[cold bore shot]

I purchased a 710, chambered in .30-06. I put one box of remington 150 gr. bullets through it, as I adjusted the scope that came with it. It scattered the shots inside the bulleye, but it was consistant in hitting the bull. But then I stepped up to 180 gr. remington bullets (corelok), after some cold barrel shots and readjusting the scope to this ammo, at 100 yards I was piercing the center "x" in the bullseye and even putting another through the same hole. I absolutely love this rifle, and seeing you guys complain about the stiff locking lugs and bolt, that is what makes a good rifle what it is. The 300.00 dollar tag was nice to the wallet too, and as for this years deer season, I bagged a big thick beamed buck opening morning, with 8 point/tines. I placed the cross hairs on the shoulder and zoomed into (9) spot on the ring, held it steady, and bang. The bullet at 200 yards hit exactly where I placed it. The buck flipped and landed in his own tracks right there, and didnt get up. I thank the guys at Remington for this rifle, a good design for the hunter in mind that cant go and lay almost a 1/2 a grand for a deer/hunting rifle.

[cold bore shot]

Let me add, that the light wieght of this rifle does contribute to a horrendous recoil kick to the shoulder and collar bone, but hell thats half the rush.