Remington 700 Questions/Help

[DannyP]

Hey guys, looking online and came across a guy selling a "remington 700 sps 308"  It has the vented synthetic stock, 20 inch non threaded barrel and two swivel studs.  I haven't seen this configuration before, The guys says hes had it for about 5 yrs, never shot it.  Anyone chime in on what model it is? I know the SPS varmint has the vented but a 26" barrel.  Any comments would be appreciated

 

[Superman]

SPS Tactical

[DannyP]

Did the older ones come with the vented stock?

[DaveTN]

Looks like an SPS tactical with a SPS Varmint stock. It isn’t on their website now, but that doesn’t mean it has never been offered.

He doesn’t claim in the ad it’s a factory gun; just that it’s never been fired.

[RichardR]

Agreed, it looks like the SPS Tactical action/barrel that the factory Hogue Overmold stock was swapped out for a SPS Varmint stock.

Anyway those SPS Tacticals w/the 20" bull barrels are da'shiznit, very accurate, mine prefers 168gr BTHP Black Hill's match, but it also clover-leafs the inexpensive 150gr SP Winchester Whitebox stuff... granted the bull barrels are a bit on the heavy side compared to thinner profiled barrels but the shorter OAL makes them a handy size for use in thick brush country & the bull barrel helps keep any potential POA/POI "stringing" to a minimal even after getting hot from sustained firing.

Anyway I've got 8 bolt action rifles of various makes & calibers, but my SPS Tactical see's the most range/field time, followed closely by my CZ 452 American (mostly because .22LR is a lot cheaper than .308 is to shoot).