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Just noticed on the Remington website that the 710 was available in .243. Wonder if they will bring it out in .308 now that they seem to have developed a short action? I know the rifle is not considered a fine rifle, but for the little deer hunting I do it will be fine for me.
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Campfire Kahuna
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Take a look at a Savage rifle. They're about the same money but they're MUCH better made.
Dick
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
― George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
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Campfire Kahuna
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I'm leaving this alone......
Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69
Pro-Constitution.
LET'S GO BRANDON!!!
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Can you get the savage in .308?
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Campfire Kahuna
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Yep.
And considering that you're going to get recommendations for a SAVAGE over a 710 on this site, that should tell you something.
Personally, I think you'd be better served by cruising the used racks and finding a lightly used Rem. 700 for about the same money as the 710 crap.
If not, the Savage is a FAR better rifle than the 710, and the Weatherby Vanguard, which is a bit more, but not much, is in the Savage league.
Having a 710, on purpose... can't fathom it.
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Campfire Outfitter
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go with the savage, they look prettier and shoot like a house a fire!
Whatever you are willing to put up with, is exactly what you will have.
When your ship comes in. ... make sure you are willing to unload it.
PAYPAL, sucks and I will never use them again. I recommend you do the same.
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Campfire Kahuna
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Again, that's saying something if the Savage looks prettier than another rifle... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> Thomas, just curious, but where are you? I suspect you're near someone who might be able to turn you onto a better deal than a 710. Then again, a better deal than a 710 won't be THAT hard to do... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Campfire Kahuna
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I'm comparing my increasing desire to respond here to my incredible hunger for potato chips... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/help.gif" alt="" />
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LET'S GO BRANDON!!!
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Grab a bag of chips and start typing. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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I have a Remington 710 "on purpose" that I keep as a loaner. I only paid $200+/- for it and threw another $125 at it to replace the low grade scope and mounts with something a little bit better. If I was going to buy a loaner today, it would probably be a Stevens 200, rather than a Remington 710, but I have the Remington and it does shoot consistant 1.5 MOA groups with a variety of factory ammo.
Jeff
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Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope. Uh uh.. Fergit it.. Nope. I'm tryin' to lose weight.. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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LET'S GO BRANDON!!!
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VAnimrod said it best.Look for a better deal for a better rifle.Like everyone say's go with the Savage.I second that.
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