Remington 783 heavy barrel vs Remington 700 SPS in 223. Which one would you buy?

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This is just going to be a range gun for reaching out to 200m, maybe 300m. 4-12× Nikon P-223 scope already purchased. I'm replacing a laser accurate Ruger American because the barrel heats up too quickly, so I have to wait between magazines.
I've read good things about the 783, especially the trigger. Is the trigger better than the 700 SPS?

I don't want to buy a new rifle and have to then get a new trigger and stock. Apparently, rasping out the 773 stock and bedding the barrel, or leaving it truly free floating does wonders. I'm ok with doing that.

The 783 isn't that much cheaper for me, so that isn't a big deal.
The 783 has a metal magazine, what does the 700 have?

I am leaning towards the 783, but could easily be swayed.

I appreciate your input, at this time ive narroed it down to these two rifles, so please don't suggest a Tikka CTR or such.
 
The 700 will have a hinged floorplate. It's a composite with a metal box and metal follower.
Had a couple 700s and the triggers weren't bad. The 783 i have has a pretty good trigger, i like it better than the 700s. If you're only doing minor mods, like the ones you've said id go with the 783.
 
I'd take the 783 myself. The SPS line of the 700's is lacking in fit and finish. Great platform to mod in the future but so is the 783.
 
ABlast81 said:
The 700 will have a hinged floorplate. It's a composite with a metal box and metal follower.
Had a couple 700s and the triggers weren't bad. The 783 i have has a pretty good trigger, i like it better than the 700s. If you're only doing minor mods, like the ones you've said id go with the 783.
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Thanks for the input! In regards to accuracy, have you noticed much of a difference in accuracy between the 2?
Did you rasp out your 773 stock and bed it or leave it free floating and rasp out where the stock contacted the barrel?
 
Aprilia Man said:
One of the CGN Sponsors (West Coast Hunting Supplies in Richmond) will have a SALE on the 700's at 40% off this Saturday and Sunday.

Check them out. You might be able to get a Rem 700 at a very good price.
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569 after discount at Richmond Hunting, i found a new 783 heavy barrel for 431. Both excellent deals
 
Woofer- all 3 of the 700s I've owned shot well after some work. 2 were aac-sd's (one 308 and one 300blk). The 308 was good then i bedded it and then it was great, miss that gun the most out of all ive sold. The 300blk shot really well for that round but the mounting holes for the base were off center. The older 700 in 7-08 worked nicely but that had been bedded into a boyds stock.

Only have the one 783 and cant say how it shot in factory form. Bought it for a build, it sits in a LSS and has a jc custom barrel. I really like the trigger, prefer it to the x-mark or accutrigger.
 
I"m a 700 fan but I'd probably take the 783 HB over the 700 SPS.

I've only owned one SPS, the 16.5" AAC but replaced the stock, trigger, firing pin/shroud assembly, bolt knob, mag extension, still have to get it bedded and will probably upgrade to a Badger M5 bottom metal. IMO the Hogue stock & trigger on that model are garbage.

Now if you got the SPS real cheap somehow, I'd probably stick with the 700 due to after market upgrades.
 
madashell said:
I"m a 700 fan but I'd probably take the 783 HB over the 700 SPS.

I've only owned one SPS, the 16.5" AAC but replaced the stock, trigger, firing pin/shroud assembly, bolt knob, mag extension, still have to get it bedded and will probably upgrade to a Badger M5 bottom metal. IMO the Hogue stock & trigger on that model are garbage.

Now if you got the SPS real cheap somehow, I'd probably stick with the 700 due to after market upgrades.
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This why I stay with the 700 .... it's the Honda Civic of bolt guns. Tons of after market options.
 
The one thing I don't like about my 783 is the fact that the sling studs are molded into the stock (although I haven't shot it yet, just bought it last weekend). Bolt lift is far lighter than my savage, trigger is plenty good for the rifle price, magazine is decent enough (I have feeding issues when I load two rounds, but 3 or 1 it functions flawlessly. Haven't really looked into that yet)....

I'm probably gonna get a boyds or something, but you could always install your own studs - I did with my mossberg that's got the same problem. I hear they are designed to be easily adapted to take standard DBM so maybe I'll go the chassis route instead with this rifle...
 
I just got my 223 rem 783 in heavy barrel. The stock is not free floating at all. Stock is very hollow and flexing but a good ergonomic design. I actually like it and if i havent already bought the mdt chassis i dont know if i would. Metal work is actually quite good. Enough to thinkbthat its not a remington. Id take it over the sps
 
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