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Old 01-26-2008, 08:03 PM
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Default rem 700 sps varmint .308

i have posted on here before in the bow section because i only use bow when hunting, but i am interested in getting the remington 700 sps varmint .308 for target shooting and to get a feel for long range shooting. i have looked at as many forums as i could find about this weapon and they all say it's a good rifle to start with and to upgrade. the main thing is the butt stock (cheap). i would like some opinions.
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Old 01-26-2008, 08:39 PM
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Don't quote me on this but I think it also has to do with the barrel length and quality. I'm sure some of the guys here can give much more detail.
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Old 01-27-2008, 07:29 AM
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your question has me a little confused.
Are you asking for advice on a general Varmint rifle?
or are you wanting information on target shooting (sniper shots) with a .308?

OR do you want advice on Rifles that compare to the Rem. 700 sps .308?

and YES the stock on the Rem. 700 sps varmint is a cheap ugly skeleton fiberglass.. Remington could have chosen a much better Stock..
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Old 02-13-2008, 04:15 PM
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i have herd it is cheaply made
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Old 02-13-2008, 06:39 PM
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the sps is a fair hunting rifle but if you are looking for a long range rifle there are better platforms to choose form. Rem makes a good one its a 700 but I can't remember what its called. I have one in 22.250. Savage makes one called the long range something or other, with the accutrigger that's a good choice. Shepherd scopes.com shows a guy shooting a deer at over a thousand yards using the savage in .308. sps is more of a utility type rifle. I would suggest that you research very carefully before you buy. just my opinion
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