Remington 710

[glockk9mm]

Out of these calibers which one would be more accurate? This will be my first bolt action rifle and i need help in choosing a caliber. Right now i want it for possibly whitetail and for fun. And if someone has this rifle how does it perform? Thanks

243
270
7mm
30-06

[slopemeno]

Well, if youre after whitetail, the .243 will do it nicely. Light recoil, short action...sweet shooting round.

If youre maybe going out west and shooting over longer distances and want a little more ooomph on target, the .270 is an icredible cartridge.

You know, you may want to look at a clean, used Remington 700 or Model 7 before you get the 710. Ive seen some mildly worked over 700's shoot 1/2" groups at 100 yards. The 710 is designed to sell to a low price point; I'm not saying you cant put meat on the table with it, but the 700 is a MUCH nicer rifle, and if you shop around you might find a used one for about the new price of the 710. Food for thought.

[FatDaddy]

I pesonally like the 270 and the 30-06 for deer. The 270 shoots a little flatter but as far as accuracy (group size) I'm not sure there will be a lot of diff. Your luck of the draw on guns will probably have more to do with accuracy than the caliber.
A friend of mine has a 710 and loves it. I considered buying one back when I was in the market for a new deer rifle but got scared off by the shop owner. He said they were having problems with them. That's been 4 or more years ago though. He may have been trying to steer me towards a more expensive gun though.

[Kestryll]

If you're looking for a good, low cost rifle check out the Stevens (Savage) Model 200.
http://www.savagearms.com/st_200short.htm
From the website:
Standard trigger, blued barreled action, free-floating and button-rifled barrel, top loading internal box magazine, and swivel studs.

It's basically a Savage Model 10/110 without the Accu-trigger.

I bought one in .308 so I could hunt deer on the rare occasion that I might want to or, more likely, have a wide choice of range loads and ammo.

I've seen them as low as $250 new.

I have no experience with the 710 ut from what I've read they are ot one of Remington's best. Research both rifles and see what sounds best. I still advocate .308 as a nice flexible caliber though.

[glockk9mm]

If you're looking for a good, low cost rifle check out the Stevens (Savage) Model 200.
http://www.savagearms.com/st_200short.htm
From the website:
Standard trigger, blued barreled action, free-floating and button-rifled barrel, top loading internal box magazine, and swivel studs.

It's basically a Savage Model 10/110 without the Accu-trigger.

I bought one in .308 so I could hunt deer on the rare occasion that I might want to or, more likely, have a wide choice of range loads and ammo.

I've seen them as low as $250 new.

I have no experience with the 710 ut from what I've read they are ot one of Remington's best. Research both rifles and see what sounds best. I still advocate .308 as a nice flexible caliber though.



wow, i do like that stevens. It only makes it a Harder choice in choosing a rifle. On the 710 i was looking at the 308 but it's not made for that rifle.

Also guys not to throw anyone off-topic or anything like that, but instead of starting a new thread, does anyone have any info on the remington 7400 auto loader? As far as accuracy,feeding problems or anything like that? I would go with the 308 or 30-06 on this one I know i had mentioned bolt action but i like this one now too.

[glockk9mm]

Hey Kestryll, how does the stevens shoot? Accuracy? Reliability? I seen it comes in .223 also. I might forget about the deer hunting and get this just to have it for fun.

[Kestryll]

Unfortunately I've only had mine out once and I didn't get to sight it in. I had several friends from my work who are new to firearms along so I spent the day jumping around playing safety guy. "Don't point that there!" and "Finger off the trigger when you turn around!" ;)
It functions perfectly just from the little bit of shooting I did with it. Next time I go out I'll have an answer on the accuracy but I expect no problems given Savage's reputation.

I really was torn between the .223 to match ammo with my Mini and .308 for variety. I got the .308 but may later pick up a .223 barrel, you can swap them out in a Savage/Stevens fairly easily, and a .223 bolt assembly.
I like to have my cake and eat it too! :D

[josh]

I have a 710 in 270. While it is quite accurate and has a good trigger pull I wish I had purchased something with a more comnventional design. Mine is one of the early ones with a plastic receiver and bolt body. as well as the hydraulically pressed in barell. these are for people who hunt once a year and never shoot more than a box of shells out of the gun in a years time.
resale value is horrible. So if you find one used it will be cheap.Probably under $250. if they are priced the same in your area as here.

i would check oput the savage/stevens line very closely before choosing.
As for the autoloaders sorry I cant help I have never had one.

[FatDaddy]

My bro has a 7400 and has never had a problem with it. At least 3 of my friends have/had and refer to them as the "Jam-master".

[Arizona Mikey]

There's a thread on the pros and cons of the Remington 7400 here:

http://www.perfectunion.com/vb/showthread.php?t=52235