Hello everyone, I have been having problems with my SPS Varmint in .204. It does not want to shoot consistenly. I have a good scope on it (Elite 3200), im shooting Winchest Supreme Ballistic SilverTip (32 gr). Shooting off of a bench (at 85 yrds) with a bipod and a rolled up glove underneath the butt it shoots eradically. I would have no problem blaming the inconsistancy on myself, but off this exact bench, at the exactly the same distance i can shoot a 1/2 inch group with my .17 HMR. I have also had other (more experienced) people shoot the gun with the same result. The bullet spread varies from 1/2 inch, all the way to 3-4 inches. The gun is new and only has about 60-80 rounds through it. It has been cleaned recently, the action is smooth, everything feels right but it just doesnt shoot well. There was one case where i shot a 3 shot group under 1/2 inch, i was extatic so i shot another group and it was everywhere. I have not been able to get a group under 4 inches other than that one time. I am very new to the sport so i would appreciate any advice/opinions on what you think the problem may be.
Remington SPS Varmint Issues, need advice
- Thread starter smile661
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Action bolts at proper torque? 50-60 in/lbs
Scope rings/bases at proper torque? 15in/lbs / 30 in/lbs
Barrel touchin stock anywhere?
Have you tried other ammo?
If it shoots 1/2" then spreads to many inches, it sounds to me like something is loose.
Eliminate all other variables first.
Scope rings/bases at proper torque? 15in/lbs / 30 in/lbs
Barrel touchin stock anywhere?
Have you tried other ammo?
If it shoots 1/2" then spreads to many inches, it sounds to me like something is loose.
Eliminate all other variables first.
Try hornady ammo, cheapest and most consistent factory ammo I have used. I have the same gun and it's real picky about what bullet I use. Shoots .75" groups with 32gr vmax and lucky if it will shoot inside 2" with nosler ballistic tip boattails.
Take the action out of the stock and make sure the stock and action are dry of any oil or solvents that may be between the action and stock.
Start with a clean copper free barrel. Fire a couple fouling shots then start shooting for groups. do not clean the barrel again until the groups start to open up. Cleaning the bore is over rated sometimes.
Start with a clean copper free barrel. Fire a couple fouling shots then start shooting for groups. do not clean the barrel again until the groups start to open up. Cleaning the bore is over rated sometimes.
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I have the same gun as you. I bought it used because the guy could not get it to shoot. He free floated the stock and bedded it. It still would not shoot. Around 2-3 inches at 100 yards. I bought a 700 police HS precision take off stock and it is now MOA or better. My advice to you is to throw the factory stock away because they are junk.
I agree with the above poster.
The whole point about buying a Rem Varmint rifle is to build off it, not to have a good to go rifle. The price gets you the classic 700 and a barrel long enough to trim to length with money left over for a stock of your choice.
Sell the stock for 50$ and don't look back.
My 0.02$
The whole point about buying a Rem Varmint rifle is to build off it, not to have a good to go rifle. The price gets you the classic 700 and a barrel long enough to trim to length with money left over for a stock of your choice.
Sell the stock for 50$ and don't look back.
My 0.02$
I have found the inaccurate variable...Me. I took the rifle out today, had someone else shoot it, and they put 3 bullets in the same hole. I am very relieved to know that the rifle is fine, i will just have to spend some extra time practicing.
I was shooting off of bags, and i Know now that it is me, because it was grouping when i had another person shoot it. This is actually a very good thing because it means that i dont have to #### around trying to fix it, it just means that i need to practise.
