The remington model 700 sps tactical is an extremely reliable and accurate rifle available in. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. I love this gun but i would like to have detachable magazines. A history and users manual 9780962230301 by lacy, john f. I am about to purchase my first real rifle and need some info on modifications. This tradition is now continued with the new 700 cp chassis pistol. Shortly after its release in 1962, the gun became an instant hit among hunters, police marksman and military sharpshooters alike. My goal with this gun is to use it to spend some time at the range improving my long range shooting. You may already know that this is the 50th anniversary year of remingtons model 700 rifle. The remington 700 right, uses a two position safety. It comes with an externally adjustable xmark pro trigger and a crossbolt safety. This is a discussion on remington 700 sps tactical picture thread within the sps tactical forums, part of the model 700s category. The vertical grip with comfortable ambidextrous palm swell keeps the hand in precise alignment with the trigger.
The remington 700 sps tactical variant is designed for countersniping engagements, and pridgen was able to get his hands on one and put it through its. Basically a modified version of the earlier model 721, the remington model 700 was designed by a team of engineers headed by mike walker. Hogue overmoldings on the stock facilitate sure handling, and it has a semibeavertail foreend for added stability off a. Low prices on the remington 700 sps tactical aacsd in. The gun digest book of the remington 700 hardcover january 24, 2014. While ive had good success with 52, 53 and 55 grain bullets when shooting 3 shot groups at 104 yards, at 228 yards the same loads arent all that impressive. Remingtons model 700 sps tactical 300 blackout real. A history and users manual 0962230308 by lacy, john f. Remington 700 as a scout rifle firearms and skills. A few years ago, i decided to fill a critical hole in my gun collection and added a remington 700 sps tactical rifle in.
Hoping someone has used both and can tell me the trade offs. But since he converted to a new slug gun a few years back, i permanently commandeered the remington 1100. The m24 and m40 military sniper rifles, used by the us army and usmc, respectively, are both based on the model 700 design. Remington 700 sps tactical is the most accurate at 100m which is the range they test their rifles at.
Production dates and numbers, calibers manufactured, design changes are covered well. Bell and carlson is a leader in synthetic stock design, technology and manufacturer of the highest quality fiberglass, aramid and graphite gun stocks available. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Champion firearms remington 700 sps tactical aacsd. The model 700 sps tactical is a highly maneuverable member of the family. I purchased this for my sps tactical with 20 inch barrel.
Sure, theres loads of information in here for the collector, but lacy views the 700 as a gun made to be shot, rather than merely a museum piece. Hi all im trying to get an idea about what stocks are recommended by you guys as a replacement for my remington 700 sps aac tactical in. Ive seen some very expensive options and ive heard they are not very reliable. The bolt release lever is located on the right side of the receiver, forward of the bolt handle. Has anyone dont this conversion with the rem 700 sps tact. Wish someone would do an update though since its been twenty years since this book was published. They are similar in most respects to the 700p but lack the hs precision stock. I have a load that shoots good with the 168 smk, but i am looking for a load that will have better long range performance 8001200 next 3 pictures the bottom 2 rounds are loaded with 168 smk the middle one is loaded to the max i can fit in a mcrees. Currently the build has gone with using a egw picatinny rail to which i have mounted qr warne mounts and a viper vortex hst 624x ffp scope. Magpul hunter 700 remington 700 short action stock, black.
For long range shooting though he said the 700 xcr long range tactical in. The bell and carlson tactical medalist style 2 was designed with one thing in mind accuracy. This is a discussion on the 700 nremington 5r within the law enforcementmilitary forums, part of the model 700s category. I have one with a timney trigger in it, and its a great gun. Excellent book covering the history of the remington model 700 rifle through 1987. I just purchased a remington 700 sps tactical, the short fat barreled one, in. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Firearm history firearm warranty information repair service and tracking help. Remington 700 sps tactical halls oreillys firearms online. Remington 700 sps tactical 20 halls oreillys firearms.
Magpul hunter 700 remington 700 short action stock. I know synthetic stocks are much lighter than wood, but i would like one with. It would be a relatively simple affair to convert it to a dbm. Replacement stock for remington 700 sps aac tactical. As much as i like the looks of the ruger gunsite scout, im still toying with the idea of building one from a remington 700. My browning stainless stalker looks like a badass tactical rifle and shoots real well, but that has nothing to do with it being tactical or not. Remington sps tactical remington 700 sps tactical manufacturer. Its built for tackdriving accuracy with a 20 heavycontour tactical style barrel and dualpoint pillar bedding in its black synthetic stock.
Pictured left, in what looks like black and white photography, is the remington model 700 sps tactical bolt action rifle in living color. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. With the model 700 sps buckmasters edition, youll find all the standard features of the popular model 700 sps with the addition of a specially engraved floorplate featuring the buckmasters logo and a realtree hardwoods hd sps camo stock. But if you dont have the manual for whatever reason, you can download the digital version from the remington. I have a remington 700 sps tactical with a 20 barrel, hogue overmold stock. Is there a set up to make it into a detachable magazine. The remington model 700 is historys alltime greatest selling bolt action hunting rifle. Shooting illustrated upgrading a remington 700 sps tactical. In his introduction lacy explains that the book is more for the shooter than the collector. Wayne van zwoll celebrates 50 years of the remington 700. The remington 700 sps tactical is also suited for the military.
Its between this and the aics from accuracy international. While its ancestry dates to the 19th century, the remington 700 really emerged from the 721722 series, rifles that appeared in. The steel receiver has been drilled and tapped for accessory mount, and the synthetic stock is ergonomically shaped. What makes the sps tactical unique, within remingtons line up, is its truncated 20. Even if youre a veteran shooter with a collection of remington firearms, take the time to read this literature. For specific information on any of these books, click on the picture of the book. The title of this book is the remington 700 and it was written by john f. Ive only had experience shooting at 100 yards so far, and i want.
The remington 700 owners manual contains all the information youd ever want to know about the remington 700 rifle. Its the fastest response time of any pump shotgun in history, and the ultimate choice for a home defense. Tanner sorry, i guess that other physics book applies to those. The sps varmint has the 26 heavy barrel and the sps tactical has the 20 heavy. The remington 700 sps tactical is actually a fine rifle.
Objectively, does the remington 700 line deserve the hate. When the lever is to the rear, the rifle cannot fire and the bolt can be manipulated, when the lever is forward, the rifle can fire and the bolt can be manipulated. The sps tactical is only available through remington premium dealers, but in reality they should be fairly easy to find. At 200 yards, i can keep it at around moa, using only a beer can shim job, timney trigger, leupold mark ar 412x40mm with 308 turrets, and handloads. This modern 700 sps is a spartan version, but sleek, with that unmistakable profile. The remington model 700 is a series of boltaction centerfire rifles manufactured by remington arms since 1962. Us giant company remington has a long history of bigcaliber, boltaction pistols just think of the legendary xp100 and 40xp custom shop models. If you purchased a remington 700 rifle new, then it should have come with an owners manual in paper format.
For the past few weeks ive been working on finding an accurate load for my remington 700 sps varmint rifle chambered in. It is a development of the remington 721 and 722 series of rifles, which were introduced in 1948. Built to carry on the tradition of the 700 adl synthetic, the 700 sps is leading the way for the next generation of hardhitting, fully featured, affordable priced rifles. Featuring a 24inch barrel, the remington model 700 sps.
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