rem.700 sps tactical. 223

xxOkieSlayerxx

xxOkieSlayerxx

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Hello fellow predator masters! Just became a member of this page, im always on here looking at topics so i decided to make me an account! I just purchased a Model 700 sps tactical 20" bbl 1x9 twist .223, its on its way to my local FFL. Wanting to build me a new coyote Platform. I've heard Good and bad about this rifle but the good outweighs the bad especially for the price. Had a few questions that maybe someone can answer for me.
Firstly, has remington fixed the houge stock problem? I cant believe that houge Or remington would let something go like that, i've always liked houge cause they are really grippy stocks.
2. I'M stongly considering the nikon coyote special ( not just cause it has coyote in it) but i've heard that after you get used to the circle style reticle it is alot easier to lock on a moving yote and is more of a natural view of what your shooting (kind of like aim small miss small saying). I want to get it in 4.5x14 and matte black finish. Leupold bases and rings.(Any opinions of a better scope in the 3-450 price range?
3. Does anyone know a powder/load combination that is working well in the sps? I know every gun is different but i'd like to know what you guys are using.
Lastly, any good upgrades that you would recommend?
 
First, Welcome to PM. And congrats on the purchase.

1) I was never really giddy about the hogue stock I used on my 7 mag. It fit me, ok. The rubber over molding was comfy, but it was rather flimsy. I think, though, if one bedded the action using Devcon or something similar, and got a good free float, you would be better off.

2) I had a Nikon Coyote Special. I also achieved some nice groups with it. I just used targets with 3" circles for 100 yard sight ins. It wasn't as difficult as some make it.

3) I have a Rem 700P in 223. I am looking at the 50-55 VMax and 55 Blitz Kings. All will be propelled by 8208 XBR to start. I've had excellent results in my 6x45s using this powder.

4) the trigger can be worked on. I like to respring the pull weight spring so that the set screw can be a bit tighter, rather then looser. I am a bigger fan of the old school Remington triggers. They're more easily adjustable. If you need one, I have one I could send you for a nice price. A stock may be a good option. I have a couple Bell and Carlson and I like them, quite well. But it's not a definite need.

Again, Welcome to Predator Masters!
 
I bought one for my son a while back. The stock feels great, but will contact the barrel under certain conditions, ( not what I would expect from Remington).

We shoot Hornady 55gr V-Max and it will shoot MOA.

Trigger is actually pretty decent on this gun out of the box.

Overall, a pretty good gun.

Good luck with yours.
 
Thanks for the replies! I have a rem model 7 with the old trigger and I like it a lot. I've been considering a b&c MP 40 as a replacement. How much for the trigger if I end up not liking it? And yes I like the 55 grainers but was looking at some heavier bullets for a little better knockdown at longer ranges. I've never shot anything but 55 grain vmax out of a 223. Was gonns try something different since the 1x9 twist can handle the heavier bullets.
 
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Have one, replaced the Hogue with a HS Precision. Groups got better with the HS and more consistent. Been shooting 53gn v-max, 60gn v-max, and 69gn Sierra's all with H4895 and getting great accuracy with all three. The v-max's will be my hunting bullet. All three bullets are giving me 1/4 - 3/4 groups at 100 yards.
 
I have one and have changed nothing. It has to be one of my most accurate rifles I own. It will shoot 5 shots under 3/4in at 200 yards with 69gr smk
 
I have heard of people taking a dremel and shaving off the end of the stock so it dosent touch but thst just seems like a bandaid for a bigger problem, the flimsey stock. Because even if you shave the end off Of the houge Stock, putting More pressure on the end of the stock is going to make the aluminum pillars push up on the barrel more, right? Which would cause worse accuracy? Opinions On this theory?
 
I bed my action and ground out a little of the barrel channel right at the forend tip. The SPS TAC shoots great!

60gr V-Max over RL-10x works real well as does the 69gr BTHP Sierra over IMR-4007ssc.

IMR-8208xbr works real good with everything up to and including 75gr BTHP.
 
Originally Posted By: xxOkieSlayerxxSo leave the pillars in and bed the action only?


I left the pillars and just bed in the recoil lug.

I didn't bed it to make it shoot, it already was shooting fine with the action screws torqued. I was trying to stiffen up the flex it the forend. I bed the recoil lug, and filled in the skeleton of the forend full length. Then floated out the tip of the forend so it would be free floated in all positions. It worked to stiffen up things a bit but it still flexes some. The overmold stock grips well in the wet and cold, doesn't dent and is quiet. I'll keep mine on this particular rifle. It works good for what I use it for.
 
I just acquired a rem 700 XCR Tactical 223 with the 26" fluted barrel. It comes with the Bell & Carlson stock. I was disapointed that it wasn't in an H&S until I had a chance to look at it when I had the action out to install a Timney trigger. The stock is fantastic and b&c sells it direct for 225$. I have a Bushnell 6500 in TRS low rings sitting on an EGW rail with 20 moa built in. Looking forward to some range time, I'll bet that both our rifles will shoot!
 
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