Picking up Rem 700 SPS for first rifle

[links0311]

This will be my first quality bolt gun and I wanted to hear what you all thought. It has a 1/12 twist rate and I see that 1/10 would be prefered. It's a deal i can't really pass and was wondering, for your first bolt gun, would you pull the trigger on a 700 SPS tactical? Thanks.

-Links

 

[fdkay]

Re: Picking up Rem 700 SPS for first rifle

Absolutely.
The SPS tactical in .308 has a very good rep for accuracy whether in 1-12 or 1-10.

The 1-12 will stabilize up to 175 grain bullets without a problem, it most liklely won't stabilize the 190 or 208 grain bullets.

No matter, the 175 pill is gtg for shots over 1000.

 

[RJ1670]

Re: Picking up Rem 700 SPS for first rifle

What kind of shooting are you going to do? What grain projectile do you plan on shooting? At what range do you plan on shooting?

 

[links0311]

Re: Picking up Rem 700 SPS for first rifle

The plan is to use 150-175 if I can. I'm just getting started and learning so target shooting at various ranges (100-300) for now.

 

[beenjammin]

Re: Picking up Rem 700 SPS for first rifle

yep good choice. try it and if you decide its not for you it should be easy to resell and aquire most of your money back.

 

[links0311]

Re: Picking up Rem 700 SPS for first rifle

I hear there's a 1000 yard range in VA, but I haven't found it yet. It would be awesome to try some longer shots (600+).

 

[redbullitt]

Re: Picking up Rem 700 SPS for first rifle

Good choice. No worries on the 12 twist.

 

[zack-s]

Re: Picking up Rem 700 SPS for first rifle

You wont be disappointed. If youve got a can or plan on getting one buy the aac-sd instead.