Remington 710 in 30-06
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3apa3a said:
Here's my opinion on the Rem 710 'club' tomatoe stake...
If you want an econo 'starter' rifle, consider the Savage package deals... 8)
http://www.savagearms.com/111fxp3.htm
get a savage/stevens....
i have 2 stevens 200 ... one in 30-06 and the other in 7mm rem mag..... good economical rifle.... save cash from the savage package and get yourself a decent scope.... cause the scope that comes in savage package r junk.
i have 2 stevens 200 ... one in 30-06 and the other in 7mm rem mag..... good economical rifle.... save cash from the savage package and get yourself a decent scope.... cause the scope that comes in savage package r junk.
I had a remington 710 in 7mm mag for about 2 weeks, the bolt wouldn't open after firing without a colossal effort. I brought it back yesterday and got a tikka t3 lite stainless in 30-06 and though I haven't shot it yet but i can tell you the tikka is 10x better than the 710. Stay away from the 710, it is a POS.
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- Vancouver Island BC
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I figure if he wants to buy a quality 710 which happens to be a Remington then let him. That will leave some better rifles for the rest of the shooting community to acquire. Just because any Enfield ever made is better doesn't mean you shouldn't buy that fine quality Remington. :shock:
I figure if he wants to buy a quality 710 which happens to be a Remington then let him. That will leave some better rifles for the rest of the shooting community to acquire. Just because any Enfield ever made is better doesn't mean you shouldn't buy that fine quality Remington. :shock:
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- Vancouver Island BC
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Ever heard of sarcasm... :shock:
Ever heard of sarcasm... :shock:
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- Deer infested Charleswood (Winnipeg)
I just read an article in September-October 2005 issue of Rifle Magazine called "Budget-Priced Bolt Rifles". The author, Clair Rees, wrote a review on the Mossberg Model 100 All Terrain Rifle, Remington Model 710 and the Stevens Model 200. Basically, the 710 is all about $$ and not a lot about quality. The author did mention some feeding issues with the 710. For $350 USD you get a rifle that is probably for a very casual hunter. They gave a more favorable review to the Mossberg and Stevens. So, for $1,000 CAD, you can get a better quality rifle.
I was considering buying the 710 last year when I was looking for a new hunting rifle, only because of price. I asked the same question you did, and pretty much got all the same answers. I haven't shot a 710 one nor purchased one, so I can't tell you what they are really like. I can say they feel cheap when you pick on up for the first time. Remington has apparently changed the nylon receiver insert that was used in previous years production with a steel one. This is supposed to have changed the "mushy" bolt action.
The Savage package that was mentioned previously is good too. I would go directly to Savage's website and look at what exactly is out there. I'm not sure what kind of scope they come with so you may want to consider what kind of optics are included in the cost.
If you have the extra cash, spend it on something descent like a higher end Remington or a Tikka T3 and purchase good optics. If your optics are crappy, your accuracy will suffer. You'll probably go over your $1,000 budget, but it will be worth every penny you invest in it and you'll get a rifle that will last many season's of hunting.
Good luck.
I was considering buying the 710 last year when I was looking for a new hunting rifle, only because of price. I asked the same question you did, and pretty much got all the same answers. I haven't shot a 710 one nor purchased one, so I can't tell you what they are really like. I can say they feel cheap when you pick on up for the first time. Remington has apparently changed the nylon receiver insert that was used in previous years production with a steel one. This is supposed to have changed the "mushy" bolt action.
The Savage package that was mentioned previously is good too. I would go directly to Savage's website and look at what exactly is out there. I'm not sure what kind of scope they come with so you may want to consider what kind of optics are included in the cost.
If you have the extra cash, spend it on something descent like a higher end Remington or a Tikka T3 and purchase good optics. If your optics are crappy, your accuracy will suffer. You'll probably go over your $1,000 budget, but it will be worth every penny you invest in it and you'll get a rifle that will last many season's of hunting.
Good luck.
