Anyone own a Remington model 710 30-06?

Question

Does anyone own this rifle? I have been rifle shopping for months and i finally found one that I like in my price range, But i don't know how good the quality is or if the scope is worth a crap lol

http://www.academy.com/index.php?page=content&target=products/outdoors/hunting/center_fire_rifles&start=10&selectedSKU=0345-02662-0710

Answer 1

i have a 710 in .270 caliber not a 30-06. i like the rifle but i would like a little better quality scope. the gun shoots very well though, killed 12 deer with it between last and this season. for the price i would buy another regardless of the scope.

Answer 2

There's nothing "wrong" with the 710. It worth the money however you should replace the mounts.

The Stevens brand (the old savage rifles pre-accutrigger) has a manufacturer price of about $330 for the rifle. I think it will much more accurate than the remington.

I'm also hearing very good things about mossburg which is at the same price as well

Answer 3

my dad uses a 710 .270. it has been a good gun. he got a new scope for it, I actually mounted that scope on my 30-30. it isn't half bad. but in all actuality you should save the money and get a rem 700. on sale at big 5 for 419 right now with a scope. the 700 is a much more proven and tested rifle, not to mention if you ever wanted to up grade there are a plethora of accessories and parts for the 700.

Answer 4

I am going to have to agree with John B. The 700 model while a bit more expensive is a much higher quality rifle. It will last longer at the very least. Save about $300 more and pick up a Remingon 700 SPS and a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40. Trust me, you will be glad that you saved that extra couple hundred bucks.

The 700 SPS will run you around $450 (With a $30 mail in rebate right now I believe)or so and a prostaff will run your about $140 or so.

Answer 5

My moose hunting partner does. Good points; his is accurate, plastic stocks are tough, in-expensive rifle. short bolt lift.
Lesser points; the action isn't the smoothest I',ve worked. His clip spring broke while shooting a moose!!!
He heart shot the moose with the first shot anyways. He replaced the clip for $17 but required a 1 hour drive to get one.
Synopsis: Good accuracy for the price. Scope is decent.
Suggestions: Remington has improved the rifle and calls it the 770. Also, check out the Tikka T3. Soooooth action = better follow-up shots.

Answer 6

I have a model 700 30-06, with beautiful wood grain finish. It shoots as good as it looks and hasn't let me down yet. I would get a model 700 over the 710, but that's just me.

Answer 7

Before buying take a look at the Savage Brand.* Great rifle at a reasonable price.*