Remember, before you buy, you get what you pay for!! Personally, I wouldn't buy the 710. Around here the price difference between the 710 and 700 is very little so I'd go with the 700 for sure. If you keep your eyes out you can find used Savage 110's for fairly cheap. I've picked up 2 of them in less than a year and paid less than $250 each after all was said and done. You just got to watch what you buy...