Remington 710: How does it perform?

Paper · 11-13-2009, 06:54 PM

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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?

I'd snag it!! That's what I paid for both my .243 and my 7mm Mag rifles.. I figured I'd swap out for better scopes, but both have held up perfectly..

Tell me where you can find a rifle that shoots MOA for $250 and is ready to take to the field as is?? And it's even American Made!!

SNAV · 11-15-2009, 10:20 AM

In a nutshell, people here that complain/compare 710 to 700 and others are ignoring the gist of the design.

Essentially the 710 is like your typical commuter beater which you drive instead of your cruiser every day.

It's not pretty, perfect or meritorious. However; it is inexpensive, does the job reliably, and you don't mind if it takes a few dings. From that perspective it's a good choice. Cheers

Rakob · 12-03-2009, 04:06 PM

I just bought the 710 in a 30-06 about 2 days ago and finally got the chance to go out and shoot it this morning. The day that I got it I was a little worried because the action was a little bit rough but I'm telling you that if you will oil it before you do anything else it will make the action 1000 times smoother.

I also took my .270 which is a model 700 and was just playing around with it.

There is in no way shape or form that a 710 is as good of an action as the 700 but from what I can see is that it is very dependable. I really like the feel of the gun because the stock is a little big thicker than the 700 and I have big hands. The only complaint that I have with the gun is that the detachable magazine could be more secure. If you put your hand on the clip when you are trying to work the bolt then it makes it rough.

My friend bought a stevens 200 about a month ago and the 710 is just as nice his gun is and I got the 710 for about $75 cheaper. I could not be happier with this gun. Is it as nice as the 700, no, but for the money it is a great buy.

charles73 · 12-03-2009, 07:04 PM

My dad gave me a Rem 788 in .243 years ago. Now my soon to be 12 yr old son has inherited it to hunt with this year. It has always done well. Now that I am shooting Hornady's 95 grn sst factory loads it is shooting 1/4-1/2 in groups of 5 shots.
If that is Remington's cheap gun...come on! lol

Speederfrk · 12-10-2009, 08:56 PM

Just thought I would throw my oppinion in with the rest of you..... I bought my 30-06 710 just after they hit the market, I have since taken more deer than I can count and have never missed or failed to drop them in there tracks with a single shot. Since purchasing the 710 I have customized the stock to my liking. I shoot Federal 150gr PSP through mine and continuosly cut wholes at the range at 200yds. I am also among a minority because I prefere a stiffer trigger pull than most people and the 710 happens to fall in the sweet spot for me. I own several rifles from ww2 jap rifles to modern day savage and remingtons. I can with out a dought say that my 710 can shoot with any rifle I have ever had the pleasure of shooting.

For those that may own a 710 and dont get the grouping that others brag about with there 710. If they are anything like my rifle I found that the stock touching partway down the barrell. This was the reason for my customizing the stock. My stock now has a 3/16" gap the full length of the barrell. This took my groups from 3/4" at 200yds to cutting holes. I have also removed the bushnel scope in favor of a BSA 4-16 x 40 mil-dot scope. Like any avid shooter no matter what you are shooting changes may be needed to get the desired result whether it be triger pull, floating a barrell or bedding down to the round that the particular rifle likes to shoot. We as shooters do what it takes to hit the X down range or make a clean kill on our prey.

11-15-2009, 10:20 AM	#62
SNAV Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	710 Remington In a nutshell, people here that complain/compare 710 to 700 and others are ignoring the gist of the design. Essentially the 710 is like your typical commuter beater which you drive instead of your cruiser every day. It's not pretty, perfect or meritorious. However; it is inexpensive, does the job reliably, and you don't mind if it takes a few dings. From that perspective it's a good choice. Cheers

12-03-2009, 07:04 PM	#64
charles73 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Home On The Range Posts: 127	Wanted to subscribe to the worlds oldest thread! : P My dad gave me a Rem 788 in .243 years ago. Now my soon to be 12 yr old son has inherited it to hunt with this year. It has always done well. Now that I am shooting Hornady's 95 grn sst factory loads it is shooting 1/4-1/2 in groups of 5 shots. If that is Remington's cheap gun...come on! lol __________________ "Life's tough. It's tougher if you're stupid." The Late Great John Wayne

12-10-2009, 08:56 PM	#65
Speederfrk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1	Just thought I would throw my oppinion in with the rest of you..... I bought my 30-06 710 just after they hit the market, I have since taken more deer than I can count and have never missed or failed to drop them in there tracks with a single shot. Since purchasing the 710 I have customized the stock to my liking. I shoot Federal 150gr PSP through mine and continuosly cut wholes at the range at 200yds. I am also among a minority because I prefere a stiffer trigger pull than most people and the 710 happens to fall in the sweet spot for me. I own several rifles from ww2 jap rifles to modern day savage and remingtons. I can with out a dought say that my 710 can shoot with any rifle I have ever had the pleasure of shooting. For those that may own a 710 and dont get the grouping that others brag about with there 710. If they are anything like my rifle I found that the stock touching partway down the barrell. This was the reason for my customizing the stock. My stock now has a 3/16" gap the full length of the barrell. This took my groups from 3/4" at 200yds to cutting holes. I have also removed the bushnel scope in favor of a BSA 4-16 x 40 mil-dot scope. Like any avid shooter no matter what you are shooting changes may be needed to get the desired result whether it be triger pull, floating a barrell or bedding down to the round that the particular rifle likes to shoot. We as shooters do what it takes to hit the X down range or make a clean kill on our prey. Attached Thumbnails

12-03-2009, 04:06 PM	#63
Rakob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southeast Oklahoma Posts: 1	I just bought the 710 in a 30-06 about 2 days ago and finally got the chance to go out and shoot it this morning. The day that I got it I was a little worried because the action was a little bit rough but I'm telling you that if you will oil it before you do anything else it will make the action 1000 times smoother. I also took my .270 which is a model 700 and was just playing around with it. There is in no way shape or form that a 710 is as good of an action as the 700 but from what I can see is that it is very dependable. I really like the feel of the gun because the stock is a little big thicker than the 700 and I have big hands. The only complaint that I have with the gun is that the detachable magazine could be more secure. If you put your hand on the clip when you are trying to work the bolt then it makes it rough. My friend bought a stevens 200 about a month ago and the 710 is just as nice his gun is and I got the 710 for about $75 cheaper. I could not be happier with this gun. Is it as nice as the 700, no, but for the money it is a great buy.