Remington 700 SPS

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ScotS

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I have been reading a lot, but am not sure what to expect out of a current, stock 700 SPS, either blued or stainless. I am planning on getting a .243 and am curious what to expect for groups, either with factory ammo or ones that I load. I understand there will be variability based on myself, the brand of factory ammo, or the shells I load, etc.
I am trying to get an idea of what to expect out of the current 700's. I have been shooting a 700 '06 for a lot of years (1980), but am a bit hesitant to get another based on reading about flexible stocks, triggers, and barrels. A little help would be appreciated.
 
I bought one a few months ago. Wouldn't group less than 6". It was the scope come to find out. Now with federal 85 gr. Bthp it will group .920. I am playing with a load with 85 gr sierras and 4064 that so far is about .67. I did have it bedded and trigger lightened up. So far I really like it hasn't missed anything I aimed it at.
 
Originally Posted By: ScotSI have been reading a lot, but am not sure what to expect out of a current, stock 700 SPS, either blued or stainless. I am planning on getting a .243 and am curious what to expect for groups, either with factory ammo or ones that I load. I understand there will be variability based on myself, the brand of factory ammo, or the shells I load, etc.
I am trying to get an idea of what to expect out of the current 700's. I have been shooting a 700 '06 for a lot of years (1980), but am a bit hesitant to get another based on reading about flexible stocks, triggers, and barrels. A little help would be appreciated.


Buy it. You will be happy.

Most of the crapp you read, is just that.
 
I have had considerably great luck with factory Remington's. And if anything of the rifle doesn't suit your needs/preference...it's easy to change any component with huge aftermarket support.
 
Originally Posted By: Smokeless
Buy it. You will be happy.

Most of the crapp you read, is just that.

Agree 100%
 
I had one in a 243 and I loved it, good rifle and accurate enough for me. It would shoot 3/4" groups at 100 yds with the factory federal 55 gr loads. Never even tried any other kind of ammo
 
You shouldn't be disappointed.
Mined shot 3/4" with factory ammo and under 1/2" with hand loads. Good luck with it.
 
I bought a new SPS VS 3 years ago. The stock is junk and the trigger is horrible. But, both can be fixed. Mine would shoot about 1" groups new. First changed was the stock and than a trigger.

Don't know why but I couldn't get my trigger under 5 lbs so replaced it with a Timney.

I look at the SPS as a starter gun. It's OK at best but change those 2 items and you have a winner. Yes, I'd buy another.
 
Originally Posted By: joedI bought a new SPS VS 3 years ago. The stock is junk and the trigger is horrible. But, both can be fixed. Mine would shoot about 1" groups new. First changed was the stock and than a trigger.

Don't know why but I couldn't get my trigger under 5 lbs so replaced it with a Timney.

I look at the SPS as a starter gun. It's OK at best but change those 2 items and you have a winner. Yes, I'd buy another.

The trigger is easily adjustable to a very acceptable pull. If one knows how.
 
In my experience, most "bad" Remington 700's, is a result of owner (operator) error. It's a solid platform.

Funny how ALLL of them Savages come out of the box with the cheapest chit you could ever dream of, and always shoot 1/2 MOA. Funny is all.
 
Originally Posted By: pahntr760Originally Posted By: joedI bought a new SPS VS 3 years ago. The stock is junk and the trigger is horrible. But, both can be fixed. Mine would shoot about 1" groups new. First changed was the stock and than a trigger.

Don't know why but I couldn't get my trigger under 5 lbs so replaced it with a Timney.

I look at the SPS as a starter gun. It's OK at best but change those 2 items and you have a winner. Yes, I'd buy another.

The trigger is easily adjustable to a very acceptable pull. If one knows how.
The manual said it was adjustable and I did get it to adjust. Managed to get it from 6 lbs to 5 lbs and that was all. I've heard of others that have had gunsmiths work on them and claimed good results. No thanks, I'll replace it.
 
Like I said, if someone knows how. It's simple, and a lot cheaper than replacing. I haven't seen any Remington trigger I can't get to 3# with ease. At most, it took a $0.80 spring. But, to each their own.
 
Originally Posted By: pahntr760Like I said, if someone knows how. It's simple, and a lot cheaper than replacing. I haven't seen any Remington trigger I can't get to 3# with ease. At most, it took a $0.80 spring. But, to each their own.


Yup.... Even that Xmark is way usable with a little know how.
 
I have a new SPS stainless in 22-250. I have it epoxy bedded into a B&C Alaskan II stock. It dotes on 55 grain Nosler Varmageddon bullets and Ramshot Big Game. I shot my best 5 shot group ever with it yesterday.
 
My son bought a Dick's Sporting Goods SS ADL version in 243. From the factory it was so-so accuracy wise. 1"-1.25" 3 shot groups were about average. He needed $$ a short while back and I ended up buying it for a doner.

For giggles I had a gunsmith friend adjust the trigger, torgue the stock screws and I put a much better and higher power scope on it. With close to 100 rounds down the pipe it's a completely different rifle. I shot a couple of 3/8" and a 1/2" 3 shot groups with 70 grain Nosler BT's over Varget. I'll probably just keep it as is.
 
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