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Ok some people hate them , some love them . I have a 710 in 7 mm mag . People are convincing me to get rid of it and use something else .
I,m not interested in newest latest whiz bang units . What is a decent rifle in 7 mm mag , something with a proven track record in dependability .
Is there a decent lever in 7 mm mag out there ? Thanks in advance for any advice
 
A Weatherby Vanguard represents good value in an affordable rifle, but there are lots of good rifles that are available across a broad price spectrum. You are better to purchase a good quality used rifle that you can afford rather than a poor quality new rifle, just because its cheap. Go to a gun shop and handle several different rifles to see which feels best to you. Sometimes one may jump out at you.

A few points to consider might be whether the uncocked bolt can be lifted when the rifle is held in the shoulder, without twisting the rifle in your hand. If it can't do that on an empty chamber, it will be a problem after firing a round. Does the rifle have an acceptable trigger? If not, is the trigger adjustable? Do you want a rifle that comes with iron sights? Does the rifle come with an acceptable means for attaching a sling? As a rule, you should avoid rifle/scope packages since, with rare exception, the tendency is to use poor quality mounts and scopes of questionable quality.
 
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Well the good thing is, you can go nowhere but up from where you are now. I agree with boomer on the vanguard. I think it's the best bang for the buck on the market.
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Also,The blr comes in long action but is not the right fit for the platform. Go to a shop and cycle one and you'll see what I mean. Blr's are better left to the short action platform imo. The price of a new blr will also get you a really nice bolt action rifle.
 
. It shoots flat and straight , but the bolt handle kicks upwards about a 1/4 inch at centre line of the bolt knob . Each and every shot . Freaks me out . Remington tech line said don't worry normal operating procedure for that rifle . So in my own set of testing . I watched as many utbe vids as I could see , On the big screen , that you could see the bolt clearly when fired . Some popped up , some didn't ????????
Friends have advised me to wear my atv helmet when firing it , but the debate is , visor down or up . 50 % say visor down , your gonna get shards of plastic in your face when the bolt finally does come out , The other 50 % say it probably wont matter . ha ha .
I might check out that BSA
 
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. It shoots flat and straight , but the bolt handle kicks upwards about a 1/4 inch at centre line of the bolt knob . Each and every shot . Freaks me out . Remington tech line said don't worry normal operating procedure for that rifle . So in my own set of testing . I watched as many utbe vids as I could see , On the big screen , that you could see the bolt clearly when fired . Some popped up , some didn't ????????
Friends have advised me to wear my atv helmet when firing it , but the debate is , visor down or up . 50 % say visor down , your gonna get shards of plastic in your face when the bolt finally does come out , The other 50 % say it probably wont matter . ha ,ha .
I might check out that BSA
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I would have bought that BSA already if I wasn't so broke right now lol.
I have a pair in 6.5x55 and 30-06 already, nicely made and finished, trigger is adjustable, takes Rem 700 bases, smooth action, very comparable to the Sako's of the same era.
I don't like telling people how nice they really are because I like to scoop them for myself lol.
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If memory serves, the 710's barrel is press fitted and not threaded. Not sure I like that idea. JMO
You acn't beat the old Remington 700! Can find used ones for reasonable prices.
As stated, the Howa's and Weatherby Vanguard's (which are Howa barreled actions) are good rifles, and I have yet to see one that would not shoot at least acceptably well with factory ammo.
In actuality, there are a lot of quality rifles out there.
Just keep in mind that the Remington 710, Savage Axis and Ruger Americans were built to satisfy the box stores price point considerations and the millenial's need for disposable items to purchase. Many of the younger generation do not seem to be looking for quality in their purchases, nor have the desire for items that they can pass on to their children and grandchildren.
 
I've shot more deer with my 710 than with any of my other rifles. I've had it for pushing 20 years, and have hunted with it every year. Mud, snow, ice, rain...it goes bang reliably (more than I can say for a savage!), feeds and ejects reliably (did I mention that savage rifles are junk?), and pokes holes consistently in the same spot.

Its certainly not a model 70, but its miles better than a savage 110!
 
My first 7mm was a 783, and really it was a fine rifle, but I came across a Vanguard with an Elite 6-24 on consignment at prophet river for way too cheap (whole package was less then the scope alone retails for) so I had to buy it, surprisingly the rifle was nearly new as well. Already had several Vanguards so no surprises at how well it shoots.
Scope got moved to a 308 target rifle where it belongs lol.
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Squamch said:
I've shot more deer with my 710 than with any of my other rifles. I've had it for pushing 20 years, and have hunted with it every year. Mud, snow, ice, rain...it goes bang reliably (more than I can say for a savage!), feeds and ejects reliably (did I mention that savage rifles are junk?), and pokes holes consistently in the same spot.

Its certainly not a model 70, but its miles better than a savage 110!
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Just what are you smoking there fella. I've owned both....the 710 was the biggest pos I have ever shot. My savage is a Cadillac compared to the 710. Jesus's the entire bolt ass'y fell out of the the 710 lost in the snow never to be found and no I had never disassembled it before. The 710 was Remington's fall from grace if you ask me.
 
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