Hi CGN'ers,
I am torn between 3 models of the Remington 700 SPS and am looking for some help choosing which is best for my purpose. I will primarily be using this rifle for target shooting and hunting (hence the reason for the short barrel) and I will be changing the stock to a B&C Tactical Medalist style 4 series 1000 long range. I am fairly new to firearms so I am having a hard time figuring out the pros and cons of the barrel lengths. This is going to be my first 30 caliber rifle.
The 3 models I have chosen are:
84207 REMINGTON 700 SPS TACTICAL, BLACK HOGUE STOCK, 20" BARREL. 308WIN
84203 REMINGTON 700 SPS TACTICAL AAC-SD, GHILLIE GREEN HOGUE STOCK, 20" THREADED BARREL, PILLAR BEDDED STOCK. 308WIN
85538 REMINGTON 700 SPS TACTICAL, GHILLIE GREEN HOGUE STOCK, 16.5" TREADED BARREL. . 308WIN
Specs:
Compare
Full Specs Caliber /Average Weight (lbs.) /Barrel Length (in.) /Overall Length (in.) /Twist /Status /Note Order #
308 Win /7.5 /20" /39 5/8" /12" /New /84207
308 Win /7.3 /20" w/Threaded Muzzle /39 5/8" /10" /New /84203
308 Win /7.5 /16.5w/Threaded Muzzle /36.13" /9" /New /85538
I am leaning towards one of the threaded barrels so I could throw a muzzle break or flash suppressor on it when I feel like it. From what I have read, the shorter the barrel the less velocity I will have. I am not concerned with shooting 600+yards. I will have another rifle for that soon. The price difference is negligible.
So what do CGN'ers think?
What would you do in my shoes?
Is there a benefit for the 9" vs 10" vs 12" rate of twist?
Is there really a noticeable difference between these models? The 84207 is easiest to find, the 85538 is the hardest to find, and the 84203 is somewhere in the middle. If there is no real noticeable difference, I would just buy the 84207.
Thanks for the help and please let me know if I am doing it wrong...this is my first real post.
I am torn between 3 models of the Remington 700 SPS and am looking for some help choosing which is best for my purpose. I will primarily be using this rifle for target shooting and hunting (hence the reason for the short barrel) and I will be changing the stock to a B&C Tactical Medalist style 4 series 1000 long range. I am fairly new to firearms so I am having a hard time figuring out the pros and cons of the barrel lengths. This is going to be my first 30 caliber rifle.
The 3 models I have chosen are:
84207 REMINGTON 700 SPS TACTICAL, BLACK HOGUE STOCK, 20" BARREL. 308WIN
84203 REMINGTON 700 SPS TACTICAL AAC-SD, GHILLIE GREEN HOGUE STOCK, 20" THREADED BARREL, PILLAR BEDDED STOCK. 308WIN
85538 REMINGTON 700 SPS TACTICAL, GHILLIE GREEN HOGUE STOCK, 16.5" TREADED BARREL. . 308WIN
Specs:
Compare
Full Specs Caliber /Average Weight (lbs.) /Barrel Length (in.) /Overall Length (in.) /Twist /Status /Note Order #
308 Win /7.5 /20" /39 5/8" /12" /New /84207
308 Win /7.3 /20" w/Threaded Muzzle /39 5/8" /10" /New /84203
308 Win /7.5 /16.5w/Threaded Muzzle /36.13" /9" /New /85538
I am leaning towards one of the threaded barrels so I could throw a muzzle break or flash suppressor on it when I feel like it. From what I have read, the shorter the barrel the less velocity I will have. I am not concerned with shooting 600+yards. I will have another rifle for that soon. The price difference is negligible.
So what do CGN'ers think?
What would you do in my shoes?
Is there a benefit for the 9" vs 10" vs 12" rate of twist?
Is there really a noticeable difference between these models? The 84207 is easiest to find, the 85538 is the hardest to find, and the 84203 is somewhere in the middle. If there is no real noticeable difference, I would just buy the 84207.
Thanks for the help and please let me know if I am doing it wrong...this is my first real post.
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