Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) - The Firearms Forum

jacksonco · 04-20-2009, 06:42 PM

Anyone here have one of these. It has a 20" heavy barrel and a Houge soft touch overmolded stock. I saw one today and am really debating myself hard on if I should take the plunge and go for it. I may be able to do $650 out the door on it.

Whats your all thoughts on this. I have a Leupold 2x7 scope I can mount on it.

308 at my gate · 04-20-2009, 07:13 PM

I have a friend that just bought one and we took it to the range last Saturday to sight it in. It is a very good shooter right out of the box very accurate and he has not touched a thing on it yet. It will lose some velocity due to the barrel being shorter but that is it. I shot the rifle and it was very comfortable.

ineedsoap16 · 04-22-2009, 06:15 PM

Rem 700 need you say more?

islenos · 04-22-2009, 06:24 PM

If your shots are going to be under 500 meters it will be a fine rifle.

jacksonco · 04-23-2009, 01:59 AM

Well I broke down and ordered the gun from Bud's Gunshop this evening. I can probably expect to pick it up at my FFL early next week. Got it for $597 delivered incl shipping insurance. My FFL transfer fee will be $15. I believe I did alright. Now it is time to get me a set of dies and a box of bullets.

islenos · 04-23-2009, 08:37 AM

make sure to give us a range report, also what is the twist of the barrel?

USMC-03 · 04-23-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by islenos

...also what is the twist of the barrel?

I've been checking into the SPS for a long range rifle, more for something to build on if the future, mainly because it comes in a left hand model. The barrel twist rate is 1-12"; definitely work with 168 BTHP and maybe with the 175's.

islenos · 04-23-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by USMC-03

mainly because it comes in a left hand model.

your a southpaw too! I taught myself to shoot right handed when I was competing with a M1 Garand. Now I can snap in left or right with every weapon system except for the M16.... too much muscle memory built in.

USMC-03 · 04-23-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by islenos

your a southpaw too!

Always nice to find another mutant... I'm starting a conspiracy to subvert the children, make them all left handers and then rule the world. Want in?

islenos · 04-23-2009, 10:02 AM

I'm with ya.

Being a lefty and fellow grunt, have you ever fired the M16A1 and have the ejected brass catch the lip of your helmet and land on top of your ear?

Charlie the sniper · 04-23-2009, 10:39 AM

My Nephew, shoots a Remington 700 sps in an AICS (Accuracy International) stock, L96 . It shoots very well.

Take a look via this link.

http://www.rrrc.co.uk/wp/?page_id=19

jacksonco · 04-23-2009, 05:03 PM

Charlie your nephew has quite a nice looking rifle. Follow the link here to a picture of the one I have on order

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/42070

It would seem that the price has risen about $26 since I placed my order last night. Good timing for me.

USMC-03 · 04-23-2009, 05:41 PM

At that price I could almost afford one in the next few months. I'd definitely go for the 26" barrel model though...

islenos · 04-23-2009, 07:48 PM

I agree, longer the barrel the better the stabilization

jacksonco · 04-23-2009, 09:49 PM

I agree with you all on the longer barrel but for me the 20" will be just fine. Not many places around here to put off a shot longer than 200 yds. And for a hunting application if I should decide to use it the short length makes it easier for getting around in the West Virginia woods. Anyways I am sure the rifle will be decent out to 400-500 yards if given the opportunity. Much farther would be outside of my skill capability.

USMCSpeedy · 04-23-2009, 10:01 PM

Saw the thing about shooting south paw. I shoot south for rifle but right for pistol. Guess I'm all messed up.

USMC-03 · 04-24-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by USMCSpeedy

Saw the thing about shooting south paw. I shoot south for rifle but right for pistol. Guess I'm all messed up.

You're just 50% mutant...

islenos · 04-24-2009, 09:04 AM

Wow! Three southpaw Marines thus far......taking over the world just got a whole lot easier.

pkcgbifaid · 04-24-2009, 03:01 PM

That SPS will do you fine. I've got an itch for a new Remington in 308 myself.

http://www.remington.com/products/fi...cal_target.asp

04-20-2009, 06:42 PM	#1
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) Anyone here have one of these. It has a 20" heavy barrel and a Houge soft touch overmolded stock. I saw one today and am really debating myself hard on if I should take the plunge and go for it. I may be able to do $650 out the door on it. Whats your all thoughts on this. I have a Leupold 2x7 scope I can mount on it. -->

04-20-2009, 07:13 PM	#2
308 at my gate Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lost in SW USA. Posts: 847	Re: Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) I have a friend that just bought one and we took it to the range last Saturday to sight it in. It is a very good shooter right out of the box very accurate and he has not touched a thing on it yet. It will lose some velocity due to the barrel being shorter but that is it. I shot the rifle and it was very comfortable. __________________ You got to love it.

04-22-2009, 06:15 PM	#3
ineedsoap16 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wilmington DE Posts: 86	Re: Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) Rem 700 need you say more?

04-22-2009, 06:24 PM	#4
islenos Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,244	Re: Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) If your shots are going to be under 500 meters it will be a fine rifle. __________________

04-23-2009, 01:59 AM	#5
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) Well I broke down and ordered the gun from Bud's Gunshop this evening. I can probably expect to pick it up at my FFL early next week. Got it for $597 delivered incl shipping insurance. My FFL transfer fee will be $15. I believe I did alright. Now it is time to get me a set of dies and a box of bullets.

04-23-2009, 08:37 AM	#6
islenos Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,244	Re: Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) make sure to give us a range report, also what is the twist of the barrel? __________________

04-23-2009, 10:02 AM	#10
islenos Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,244	Re: Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) I'm with ya. Being a lefty and fellow grunt, have you ever fired the M16A1 and have the ejected brass catch the lip of your helmet and land on top of your ear? __________________

04-23-2009, 10:39 AM	#11
Charlie the sniper Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England, thats the USN aircraft carrier near europe. Posts: 751	Re: Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) My Nephew, shoots a Remington 700 sps in an AICS (Accuracy International) stock, L96 . It shoots very well. Take a look via this link. http://www.rrrc.co.uk/wp/?page_id=19 __________________ Never Forget, the price paid for Freedom.

04-23-2009, 05:03 PM	#12
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) Charlie your nephew has quite a nice looking rifle. Follow the link here to a picture of the one I have on order http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/42070 It would seem that the price has risen about $26 since I placed my order last night. Good timing for me. Last edited by jacksonco; 04-23-2009 at 05:06 PM..

04-23-2009, 05:41 PM	#13
USMC-03 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of the Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,825	Re: Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) At that price I could almost afford one in the next few months. I'd definitely go for the 26" barrel model though... __________________ Let not the rifles of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots. - Fortes Fortuna Javat -

04-23-2009, 07:48 PM	#14
islenos Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,244	Re: Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) I agree, longer the barrel the better the stabilization __________________

04-23-2009, 09:49 PM	#15
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) I agree with you all on the longer barrel but for me the 20" will be just fine. Not many places around here to put off a shot longer than 200 yds. And for a hunting application if I should decide to use it the short length makes it easier for getting around in the West Virginia woods. Anyways I am sure the rifle will be decent out to 400-500 yards if given the opportunity. Much farther would be outside of my skill capability.

04-23-2009, 10:01 PM	#16
USMCSpeedy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 627	Re: Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) Saw the thing about shooting south paw. I shoot south for rifle but right for pistol. Guess I'm all messed up. __________________ If all else fails, VOTE FROM THE ROOFTOPS Trying to reform a liberal is like trying to pick up a turd from the clean end. What this country needs is more family trees that will produce more lumber and fewer nuts!

04-24-2009, 09:04 AM	#18
islenos Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,244	Re: Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) Wow! Three southpaw Marines thus far......taking over the world just got a whole lot easier. __________________

04-24-2009, 03:01 PM	#19
pkcgbifaid V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charleston, WV Contributor Posts: 491	Re: Rem 700 sps Tactical (308 Win) That SPS will do you fine. I've got an itch for a new Remington in 308 myself. http://www.remington.com/products/fi...cal_target.asp __________________ "...As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body, and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks." Thomas Jefferson