Post by: Harold on February 19, 2011, 09:54:46 PM
Post by: raekmike on February 19, 2011, 10:03:59 PM
No aftermarket parts
Bolt is a little sticky or sloppy but not bad
IMO...it's the perfect "hunting rifle" for me
meaning it's low cost and you don't have to worry about it getting banged up or scratched etc.
The accuracy of "my" rifle is unbelievable and that's why I continue to use it to hunt with.
for me puttin 10 to 20 rounds through it per year then this rifle will last me my lifetime for "hunting purposes"... :twocents:
You can't change the barrel so there would be no "building a rifle" from it...
You can order a 770 stock from remington that will fit it if you wanted to change the stock but that's it.
It's simply a low cost utilitarian rifle to hunt with.....if you want it for anything else than don't get one....
Post by: Harold on February 19, 2011, 10:14:28 PM
Post by: raekmike on February 19, 2011, 10:18:32 PM
The bashers of it are typically 700 owners proud of the heritage of remington and yes it's not a 700.....
But it certainly has a place in the world for it's cost...
Mine shoots 1" groups at a hundred yards with remington core lokts in 150 and 165gr
Post by: 270Shooter on February 19, 2011, 10:34:14 PM
see thats exactly what a buddy of mine that has one says! he shoots good consistent 3" groups and has never had an issue. i was looking into getting one just so i can have something to throw in the truck for fun on the weekends but i noticed alot of people bashing them on every site i looked at.I would never own a rifle that shot 3 inch groups. ;)
Post by: Harold on February 19, 2011, 11:01:19 PM
see thats exactly what a buddy of mine that has one says! he shoots good consistent 3" groups and has never had an issue. i was looking into getting one just so i can have something to throw in the truck for fun on the weekends but i noticed alot of people bashing them on every site i looked at.I would never own a rifle that shot 3 inch groups. ;)
why? i think for hunting in western wa 3" groups are plenty fine imo. i dont think ive gone to the range and seen a single person with a marlin with open sights hold a better group at 100yds as a matter of fact the average groping i see from other people shooting is usually somewhere around 3-6"...
Post by: raekmike on February 19, 2011, 11:08:00 PM
see thats exactly what a buddy of mine that has one says! he shoots good consistent 3" groups and has never had an issue. i was looking into getting one just so i can have something to throw in the truck for fun on the weekends but i noticed alot of people bashing them on every site i looked at.
Your buddy needs to try some different ammo.....
That rifle shoots much better than 3" groups.....
i tried federal, winchester and a couple others before finding the cheap core lokts shot the most consistant..every rifle is different.
Post by: FC on February 19, 2011, 11:15:50 PM
I would never own a rifle that shot 3 inch groups. ;)
As long as that was at 300 yards or better I would own it ;)
Have you looked at a Savage Axis? You can get a new one with scope for about $300 and you can get one with a camo finish stock for about $350.
Post by: Harold on February 19, 2011, 11:21:24 PM
Post by: Harold on February 19, 2011, 11:24:49 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on February 20, 2011, 09:21:38 AM
Post by: raekmike on February 20, 2011, 11:28:12 AM
I don't think you should pay more than $200 for a used 710 with it's original bushnell cheapo scope on it.
They were only $300 new..
Post by: chrisb on February 20, 2011, 11:52:29 AM
Post by: Rooster1981 on February 20, 2011, 02:17:44 PM
I bought one and found it uncomfortable to shoot.It was a 30-06 so I went back to my savage 110 and have stuck with that. But you get what you pay for with a rem 710. And be careful to never put the clip in backwards the cheap plastic parts Allow you to do so and you will break the clip release button. A kid I hunt with found out this the hard way and was stuck with a broken rifle on opening day of elk season.
Post by: Fishnclifff on February 20, 2011, 03:12:09 PM
The gun was made to sell for 250-300 as an eonomical gun for the average hunter.
The bolts were the big downfall of the gun. It was a cheap knockoff of the 700. The bolts were poorly designed and machined. They did make a new bolt. I believe you can contact remington for the new replacement.
The barrels are pressed in. Also the bolt handle is pressed in. The handle will pop off if you get a jam and try to pull on or hit the bolt handle to free it. I know. Lost 1 first week of deer season the 1rst year i had it. Now i use a steel rod to punch the brass out.
Biggest dissapointment fro me is, it will not handle reloads. the chamber is too tight. Any brass, over once fired brass, has swollen too much to either chamber or eject.
You can reload new brass, but you have to mic the brass to stay within a specific range. i think it's only .004 tolerance.
I am looking to have my chamber reamed, so I can use up all this brass I have.
Post by: Fishnclifff on February 20, 2011, 05:15:18 PM