Is there a new Rem 700 I missed??? (PIC!)

[groundhogbuster]

I just got back from my local gun shop, and when I walked into the new add on a gun caught my eye. A remmy 700, in a grey marble color stock with 16.5" brrl, said on gun stores tag "Rem 700 .308 18"SPS $699 1/10" I asked to hold it and info on it, and he said it came in yesterday from Sports South. Was a very sweet lil gun, and caught my eye because of my 20"5R, and I knew it was shorter just by looking at it. I can't find any info on rem's site about it. It had a thread protector,same black finish. I am confused.
Also he said he just got in a m 78 Rem on trade, looked very good for age, and if I remember their was a remmy, other than the 700, that was known for accuracy, but can't remember it. Anybody gotta clue

Here it is

 

[jasonk]

Re: Is there a new Rem 700 I missed???

Was it this one?
http://remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-sps-tactical-aac-sd.aspx

 

[Boltfluter]

Re: Is there a new Rem 700 I missed???

Sounds like a model 788. they were very accurate and priced right.

Regards, Paul

 

[USMC mustang]

Re: Is there a new Rem 700 I missed???

It's probably a rifle made specifically for the distributor. The Sports South website doesn't show a 18" SPS but it does show .308 and .300 AAC Blackout 700s with a 16.5" barrel. I'd love to see a picture of one of these, that would have to be a very handy rifle.

http://www.internetguncatalog.com/Defaul...rel_length=16.5

 

[my human host]

Re: Is there a new Rem 700 I missed???

Remington used to make a cheaper version of the 700 called the 78 Sportsman. I think the action and trigger were the same as a standard 700. I've only seen one or two of them in person.

 

[groundhogbuster]

Re: Is there a new Rem 700 I missed???

I bet it was a 16.5. It was awful sweet feeling. I reached for my phone to take a pic, and I'll be darned if I didn't leave it in the car.
The 788 was a different gun, used, no tax for $450, with a 2 piece base, but that short brrl caught my eye real quick.

Yup that's the gun, 16.5" 308 on the site. Price was $699 but said probably take $20 off. Talk about a dang good hunting rig.
Thanks guys, didn't know that existed.
BTW it was a 78 custom. (Prices Creek Store) 828-682-2194 I think? Google it

 

[USMC mustang]

Re: Is there a new Rem 700 I missed???

OK, I found a picture of one in .300 Blackout. I'm really interested in getting one of these, thanks for bringing it to our attention. If you buy that one out in the western part of the state please post a review, thanks.

http://www.rrarms.com/remington-700-sps-tactical-300-acc-blackout-16-5-ghilly-green.html

 

[groundhogbuster]

Re: Is there a new Rem 700 I missed???

I want it bad, but I'd have to sale a Wilson Combat 6.8 custom AR rig with Geissele DMR, UBR, WC buis/ Custom Addax Tac 6.8, PWS Brake, BHW barrel, Geissele, both 18" mid's, and both with less than 10rds down the tube, or my DD with MRF rail, JP trigger vltor stock, 16" middy, also with 3 shots fired.

. I'm torn

 

[dk-1]

Re: Is there a new Rem 700 I missed???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USMC mustang</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's probably a rifle made specifically for the distributor. The Sports South website doesn't show a 18" SPS but it does show .308 and .300 AAC Blackout 700s with a 16.5" barrel. I'd love to see a picture of one of these, that would have to be a very handy rifle.

http://www.internetguncatalog.com/Defaul...rel_length=16.5
</div></div>

Thanks for the link, I texted it to my FFL to get one ordered! It meets the specs for my next rifle perfectly. I'll have it blueprinted, a new chamber, and touch the crown if need be. I have a short action m40 stock that I've done a lot of work to, which has no home yet. Top it off with a new SS 10x42 mil/mil and it'll make a great little truck gun!

 

[2brothers641]

Re: Is there a new Rem 700 I missed???

Can anyone confirm 1 in 10 twist on this rifle?

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Re: Is there a new Rem 700 I missed???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2brothers641</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can anyone confirm 1 in 10 twist on this rifle? </div></div>

I handled the 16" 308 version at a gun show recently and it was stamped 1:10" on the barrel.

 

[mavrick]

Re: Is there a new Rem 700 I missed???

What about the twist on the blackout?

 

[AMM0]

Re: Is there a new Rem 700 I missed???

Man, you guys... I'm still a newbie to all of this, but the 16.5" barrel really intrigues me. Seems like the perfect all around North American game hunting rifle which I'm currently shopping for.

I need to find one of these.

 

[AMM0]

Re: Is there a new Rem 700 I missed???

1.) ASSuming I'm looking at the same rifle online, it isn't in stock at any of the reputable online gun vendors. I may need to check with a local FFL.

2.) I'm not certain how accurate this data is, but according to this link...the rifling twist says 1:7

http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/remington-700-in-300-blackout/

 

[XxMerlinxX]

Re: Is there a new Rem 700 I missed???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AMM0</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1.) ASSuming I'm looking at the same rifle online, it isn't in stock at any of the reputable online gun vendors. I may need to check with a local FFL.

2.) I'm not certain how accurate this data is, but according to this link...the rifling twist says 1:7

http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/remington-700-in-300-blackout/
</div></div>

You linked to the .300 blackout version, which needs a pretty fast twist.