Model 700 and Which is Right for Me?

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(apologies if this is already been touched on, I couldn't really find anything)

I've recently decided that when I can afford it I'd like to buy a Remington 700 but can't decide which model I'd like to purchase.

I'd like to eventually start getting into long range competitions and maybe use it for hunting but I'm not 100% on hunting yet.

My big questions are:

Is the cheaper SPS garbage? Is it really worth it to shell out the extra $1000? Which model would be best for a casual shooter looking to eventually start shooting competitions?

Thank-you!
 
feldmann said:
(apologies if this is already been touched on, I couldn't really find anything)

I've recently decided that when I can afford it I'd like to buy a Remington 700 but can't decide which model I'd like to purchase.

I'd like to eventually start getting into long range competitions and maybe use it for hunting but I'm not 100% on hunting yet.

My big questions are:

Is the cheaper SPS garbage? Is it really worth it to shell out the extra $1000? Which model would be best for a casual shooter looking to eventually start shooting competitions?

Thank-you!
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sps is not garbage... Just gives you room or extra money for a better stock of your choice. I use sps varmint 308 for longrange match right now with a custom stock. Works great so far.
 
The SPS's are not as smooth as the higher priced Rem's but they will not shoot any better or worse than the $1500 model.

If you are planning on upgrading the stock in the future then get the SPS and have fun with it.

SPS Varmint or SPS Tactical in 308 would make a great starter rifle for competition in Factory Class.
 
Rem 700

I was going thorugh an old shooting log that I came across while cleaning out my truck the other day. Before I put thousands of dollars into my 700 I started with a used factory VS with a Choate stock and a first generation Tasco Supersniper. With handloads it would shoot 1/2 min. I have since done everything imaginable to it but I don't know that it shoots that much better.

good luck

BUSH
 
I was recently going through a similar situation earlier and here is the thread I posted here about me trying to decide between the 5r, XCR and a 700p with a upgraded stock, it has some good posts and a summary of the 3 700 models.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=480809

Just to let you know I ended up getting a custom built from a 5r from the Exchange here (no mater what you choose keep an eye on the exchange it will save you at least a 100 bucks, at least a rail and/or bipod thrown in for the same cost as a stock rifle)
 
CyaN1de is correct. A factory gun is a factory gun. A Remington 700 is a Remington 700. The SPS has the legendary 700 action - the action most used by shooters that upgrade and shoot competitively. Remmy just didn't go tho the expense of putting losts of superficial window dressing on the SPS gun or action, but it is the exact same trigger action and barrel you will find on almost their entire line.

If you are looking for a gun with a a better stock, and an arguably nicer barrel, the Milspec 5R is a good choice. According to the claims on here, many of these guns shoot very well. It has a nice stock, the action is stainless and looks purdier, but functionally it is identical to all 700 actions.

I have many customized target rifles built with Remington actions and the are excellent. I ALSO hunt varmints with an absolute bone stock 700 SPS in 204 Ruger. It has its trigger adjusted lighter, but it isn't even bedded. I love it.

Look at it this way: If you are getting into this, i guarantee you will have more than one rifle before long - that is a given. Jump in, have fun, and get some first-hand experience under your belt, and you will be able to answer these questions without the help of anonymous contributors that have no investment in your consumer choices.

I would suggest that if you are going to be punching at paper, get a heavy barreled rifle; a light barrel is not designed for shooting much more that a couple of rounds at a time. The SPS varmint and tactical versions are much better for that purpose and so is the 5R Milspec.

Remember what you paid for my advice...
 
All great advice. I particularly like working with the SPS line and then tweaking , building, and upgrading as time, money, skill, and comfort level rise. It's all good! One nice characteristic about the Remmy (and Savage) line of boomsticks is the amount/variety of aftermarket one can buy/acquire to tweak your rifle to your game/tastes/budget and finally LCF (look cool factor). :D

:cheers:

Barney
 
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