Is SPS varmint and VLS the same barrelled action?

[Frank]

OK 33 views no replies, let me re phrase. Are the SPS varmint and the VLS the same barrelled action just a different stock? None local to examine. Thanks

 

[Frank]

Re: Is SPS varmint and VLS the same barrelled action?

Wow, I thought this would be an easy question for the folks here. 53 views and no one seems to know. Thanks for looking. Maybe someone will have an answer before I commit to ordering one of these.

 

[JCH]

Re: Is SPS varmint and VLS the same barrelled action?

NO

the SPS Varmint is more of a parkerized finish and the VLS is a nicely blued (shiny) finish.

Other than that, Yes.

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: Is SPS varmint and VLS the same barrelled action?

I beleive the VLS is stainless with a laminated stock...

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: Is SPS varmint and VLS the same barrelled action?

but I guess not

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-vls.aspx

and here is the other

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-sps-varmint.aspx

 

[MontanaMarine]

Re: Is SPS varmint and VLS the same barrelled action?

The VLS I've seen have a nice deep matte bluing, compared to the cheap black oxide on the SPS's.

 

[varmint slayer]

Re: Is SPS varmint and VLS the same barrelled action?

Yes they are the same. Only difference would be if you go with a .223 action and try to build a .308 or something with a standard .473 bolt face then the feed lips would have to be modified if you wanted it to be a repeater. Other than they they are the same.