Never been impressed by the couple I've handled nor have I ever really heard or read any outstanding first-hand talk about them. Were it me, and I was looking for a deer gun in that same price range, I'd go with a Savage Stevens 200. Same as a regualr Savage but without the Acutrigger.
The 710 is a "throw away" rifle.
Buy a Savage or a Remington 700 and you will have a gun that will serve you for a lifetime.
Smattern fact, I'd take a nice clean Mosin or Yugo Mauser before a 710.