Remington 700 vs. 710
What's the difference? I have a 700, and heard it's "better" but I don't know exactly why.
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quote:Originally posted by callktulu
What's the difference? I have a 700, and heard it's "better" but I don't know exactly why.
For what I've read about them, the 710 is an all around cheap version of a 700. I've never had the opportunity to even hold one yet, though. The articles I've read don't have many positive things to say while comparing it to the classic 700....[:)][:)]
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The 710 was an entry level bolt action rifle for the economy minded. It was replaced this year with the 770. No real improvements, magazine doesn't rattle so much and the stock is now black. If you want a really good inexpensive bolt action get a STEVENS 200 or a MOSSBERG ATR. Both are very well built, inexpensive rifles. 0 -
Here is the basic scoop on these.
The 700 is a time honored, quality rifle.
The 710 is a cheap POS.0 -
Yeah, I got that, but what are the differences that make them better/worse? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by lt496
Here is the basic scoop on these.
The 700 is a time honored, quality rifle.
The 710 is a cheap POS.
Uh huh, I OWN a 710 thank you. I AGREE it is NOT as nice as a 700, BUT for one wanting a cheaper rifle, it works. It is more like compareing a nef to a thompson. The action is not one I would recomend, prefering a stevens or mossberg. Didn't come to that realization however until AFTER I bought it and fired a few boxes of ammo. Did kill 7 does with it on reduction season last month though.
So in short, it works, but it IS cheaper made.0 -
quote:Originally posted by freemind
quote:Originally posted by lt496
Here is the basic scoop on these.
The 700 is a time honored, quality rifle.
The 710 is a cheap POS.
Uh huh, I OWN a 710 thank you. I AGREE it is NOT as nice as a 700, BUT for one wanting a cheaper rifle, it works. It is more like compareing a nef to a thompson. The action is not one I would recomend, prefering a stevens or mossberg. Didn't come to that realization however until AFTER I bought it and fired a few boxes of ammo. Did kill 7 does with it on reduction season last month though.
So in short, it works, but it IS cheaper made.
+1, own one, have killed deer with it, but in no way compares to a 700. At the time it is what I could afford and I did not research alot back then. But it has served its purpose and never had a problem with it.
To answer your question a little more. It does not have a free floating barrel and the bolt action is a little rough.0 -
When a guy ask about a 710 on another board. Here are a few replies..
I personally know of two out of three Mag Latches that have broken on 710's here locally. So read the first guys reply carefully..[:(!]
I have a 710 that's currently in pieces. After three years of shooting and hunting - with good success - the rifle started falling apart. First, the bolt stop failed and during a class I took last fall the bolt came out during an excersize and hit me in the chin. Painful and embarrasing. Next, I lost the threads on a scope rail screw. Managed to live with the first problem and fix the second in time for last hunting season in which I drew a great Elk tag. First day out the mag latch broke. Had to load the rifle from the top and couldn't get the mag out until I was back home. The good news is I dropped a nice 5x5 at 300 yards with one shot. The gun does shoot. But then I looked into replacing the mag latch, which should be a $2 part. Turns out Remmy doesn't sell the piece seperately, gotta buy the whole stock at $95. A local gunsmith is trying to the get the company to replace the stock under warranty for me. That's been two months ago, and no word back. Meanwhile, I've bougt a new rifle. It's not a Remmington. I'll use the 710 as a backup if I ever get it back together and shootin' straight again. Or maybe I'll trade it for a box of ammo....
And there you have it. That's about everything I have seen with them as well. Also include broken plastic trigger housings, broken plastic rear tangs, and sticking followers.
While it appears that the 710 shoots well enough, there are others that shoot as well for the same price and quality is better ( notably the Savage 110 package setups ). Remington has enough QC issues with there higher end products. Why would you want to handicap yourself with one of their low end offerings.
IMHO they are exBallPark Frankve boat anchors.0 -
dude....710...700
the remington model 700 is one of the most "recognized rifles" in existent. the 710 is the POS "lets sell some rifles" version.
save your pennies...dont buy that case of old Milwaukee's best and get the 700.
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owned a 710, dont any more. this gun is a hunk of fooey!!!! 0 -
710 = Crap.
Remington doesn't care as long as they get your money. Remington used to be a quality manufacturer.0 -
I'm still trying to get rid of my 770, so maybe I shouldn't say this where potential buyers can see it, but man that thing was awful. Crappy rough action, jammed constantly on most any make of bullet, fixed the awful factory trigger only to have it start creeping again less than a month later. It spent more time in the repair shop than it did at the range. And this was the "fixed" 710 - make no mistake, it was a substantial improvement over 710s too, before the recall and replacement I handled a couple of those and they felt like they'd fall apart if you dropped 'em.
It was accurate enough, and the finish wasn't terrible for a gun that cheap. After a month or so of working on it I got it to shoot straight and jam only some of the time. But if you want a reliable hunting gun or "out of the box" anything they're worse than useless. Beaters that can't take a beating.
Can't really say much for the equivalent Savages - they've got a better trigger and seem to be a little less flimsily constructed but their actions are about the same as the 770's was. You can get a good-condition used 700, or pretty much any other actually good bolt rifle, for the same cost - a lot of times even with the scope.0 -
Well, thanks for all the info. I got my 700 as a gift, so I don't know how old it is. My dad bought it and a Marlin 30-30 (don't know what model) from a neighbor for $350 for both, and gave them to me as Christmas presents. Sounds like he got a really good deal on just the Remington alone! 0
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