Just picked up a Remington 700 SPS Tactical in 308

[Redhouse]

Did it come with literature saying it was 1:9" or did you test yours? The SPS Tactical supposedly uses a shortened SPS Varmint barrel...which in .308 is 1:12". And the only place I can find that info online (other than a forum) is a Sniper Central test, and they also say it's 1:12". If you haven't tested yours, please do so we can finally be sure.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=177833 -thread has most of the .223 twist rates from major manufacturers. Yes it's 1/9, as shown on the specs page at Remington.com.

 

[Orvis]

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=177833 -thread has most of the .223 twist rates from major manufacturers. Yes it's 1/9, as shown on the specs page at Remington.com.

Source or a link please.
I checked the Remington webpage and nowhere can I find the twist rate for the SPS Tactical.

 

[Redhouse]

http://www.remington.com/tactical/tactical_rifle_specs.asp

Ask and ye shall receive

**EDIT** oops that's XCR, gimme a minute ....


Hrmmm. I'm certain I did see it at one point, but now I'm doubting myself. Can't come up with it after poking around a while........

 

[Yuri Orlov]

For some reason Remington doesn't list the SPS Tacticals specs...or that of any other "Premier Dealer" model.

The guys at Sniper Central are usually pretty on with their reviews/tests, and they show the twist rate as 1:12. The SPS line is all about cutting costs. I can't see Remington using the same barrel from a higher end 700P/LTR on a budget rifle. A shortened SPS varmint barrel would be more likely.

 

[Ice14]

I have a few in stock right now...

Btw... 2550fps Muzzle with GM308M (Federal 168gr Match). Not bad considering Federal advertises 2600fps with a 24" bbl.

I'd say the loss of 50fps is well worth the reduction in weight and length. Many still say that 20" bbl is optimum for .308 Win.

Oh... and 1/2 Moa is the norm, and I'm busting clays at 400m.