Remington 700 varmint models

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I've been looking at two different varmint Remingtons. I'm not familiar with Remington's nomenclature, so that is the first thing.

One is a Model 700 SPS Varmint
SPS Varmint stock with vented beavertail fore–end for enhanced grip, reduced weight and better heat dissipation
Heavy contour barrel
Non–reflective matte blued finish
Dual front sling swivel studs included (one rear)
Hinged floorplate magazine

Second one is a Model 700 VLS Varmint
26” heavy contour barrel
Concave target–style barrel crown
laminated stock includes Monte Carlo cheekpiece, and a beavertail fore–end
All metal richly blued, satin finsh
X–Mark Pro™ Trigger

I can guess that the 'VL' in VLS is for Varmint Laminate. What is SPS?
Both appear to be BDL with the hinged floor plate.

The VLS is roughly $200.00 more than the SPS. If I get the SPS, I could buy a Boyd's laminate stock (which I prefer) and still be ahead money wise, and give me 2 stock option.

Is the target crown and X-Mark Pro trigger worth the additional money? Any other significant differences?
 
SPS means "Special Purpose Synthetic" and is their bottom of the 700 line. It is the same barrelled action basically but the VLS has up graded stock and trigger. In my opinion the VLS is worth the extra money as you can't easily adjust the trigger on the SPS and it will be horrific (as demanded by the litigation lawyers), "I mean you wouldn't want the thing to actally go off, it might hurt someone."
The VLS has some adjustment and a much better and more stable stock. I bought the 700 VLSS a couple years ago and it shoots well.
 
x2 for the VLS. I have one in 22-250 and have no complaints. Light, crisp trigger, cheekpiece (monte), smooth action ect.
 
Sask_Hunter said:
What cal are you looking for? If its a 223 I might get the tactical versions to get the faster twist.
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Yes I'm looking at the .223, and you raise another consideration. There is a 700 VTR as well (Varmint Target Rifle). It has a 22" 1 in 9" triangular barrel. And there is the 700 Tactical with a 20" bull barrel. It might be the best deal with a rebate on currently, and has the X-Mark trigger. I could always get the Boyd laminate for it.

How do the shorter barrels do with light grain bullets? My understanding is the longer barrel slower twist like the lighter bullets best.

I'm looking for a combination for target, ground hogs, gophers (if I get west next year), and maybe try some coyotes. I doubt that I'll be going out much more than 300 yrds. I won't be hand loading in the near future either.
 
Barrel length has nothing to do with lighter or heavier bullets, it's twist. I'd go for the tac with the 20" barrel and drop it in your Boyd's stock of choice. It will shoot the lighter bullets just as well as a 1-12" twist with the option of shooting bullets in the 68-77gr range.
 
Found this while googling. Would you agree with this?

1 in 14 twist will stabilize 45-55 gr bullets
1 in 12 twist will stabilize 45-60 gr bullets, some may stabilize 62 gr bullets
1 in 9 twist will stabilize 45-75 gr bullets, but light bullets will lose muzzle velocity
1 in 8 twist will stabilize 45-80 gr bullets, again light bullets will lose muzzle velocity
 
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