Hard for me to write this Al, but I must jump in.
There are 12 710's sitting on the racks in the shop here. They are 'nice' for someone who will fire less than a box of ammo a year and just wants to try hunting.
1) The scope is a model that has frequently been on sale at ACE hardware for $29.95
2) There is no way I would use the factory mount system on any of my rifles. There is absolutely no alloys in my rings/bases, only solid steel.
3) Although the bolt lugs engage the barrel, as with some high doller modes like styer Tacticals, they are not additionally 'pressed', and are simply held on by 2 set screws.
4) The plastic(nylon) housing that holds the trigger componants within, which is part of the bolt sleeve system(more to follow), just can't provide precise adjustment and longevity. When metel parts move within plastic assemblies, one will wear faster.
5) The plastic bolt sleeve system. This sleeve partially surrounds the bolt and 'grabs' the bolt during cycling. I would have to vote it the most un-smooth bolt action of the past 2 centuries. Follow-up shots will require a cheater-pipe and lubrication.
6) The Trigger. I dry-fired several of the 710's. One time I thought the safety was on, since the trigger didn't break. No, it was just an attourney influenced, safety trigger. I'm sure a scale would have read it at over 15#.
7) My final complaint. Instead of waiting for a new law from the Govt, Rem went ahaid and installed integral safety locks on this rifle. Now the politicians can say, "See, they did it. Why can't the rest?"
It wouldn't matter to me if it shot .00001" groups at 500yds, I would not buy this 'politically correct', Fisher Price model. There are several(all) bolt actions that are a better choice.
If someone wanted to make some money, they could invent an aftermarket metal trigger/bolt sleeve system for the 710. It is surely needed.
I would probably pay $100 for the 710 if it came with $75 worth of free ammo. Good Luck