Talk me out of....

[RETE8]

.....buying a FN SPR A1A. I am new here and enjoy shooting. I was considering picking up a 700 LTR in .308 since I already own a 700P and am vary satisified with its capabilities. But I hate owning two of almost the same thing. I have read good things about the FN bolt guns and the A1A is singing me a siren's song. I am interested in hearing from owner's, both past and present, of the SPR family of rifles.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to respond and yes, I tried the search engine....

 

[Scottmilk9]

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If your Remington 700 is already in 308, one will sit in the safe. The one which shoots better will be the one you like to shoot more often. I think spending your money on a semi-auto is the way to go, then you have one of each.

 

[DieTrying310]

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I love my SPR. I'm currently selling my Rem 700 since it won't get used.

 

[treebasher]

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Personally I would take an FN SPR / Model 70 over a Remington 700 any day, and yes I own both.

One of the big things that a 700 has going for it is that it is the "small block Chevy" of rifles. Aftermarket parts galore. Also with it's cylindrical body it is a good base action to start with for accurizing. Does it mean it better? Not in my opinion but your choices aren't as limited as with other actions.

I still feel that the M70 is a better action because of the following:

- Controlled Round Feed
- Blade ejector
- Flat bottom receiver
- Integral recoil lug
- Coned breaching
- The right bolt lug raceway is blocked by the extractor when in battery. Helps keep gasses out of your face in the event of a case failure.
- Left side gas block serves as contact point for bolt stop instead of the bolt lug. It also blocks the left raceway to divert gasses. (The pre-64 actions do not have this feature but can be easily retrofitted.)
- Three position safety
- Reliable two lever open trigger
- Bolt handle won't break loose like a Remmy. It isn't soldered straight to the outside of the bolt body.
- Well finished and machined. (except for the post 64's made in the 70's)

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=129397&Number=1413143

 

[jakerz3]

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I'm going to have to agree with scottmilk. If you get the spr, i'm sure you will sell the remington soon after. no real reason to have 2 bench rifles that shoot the same caliber.

The spr is a very nice rifle and should serve you well.

 

[RETE8]

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I appreciate your guys advice. It looks like an SPR is going to be the next addition to the safe. I'll probably end up keeping the 700P though,just the way I am wired. I mean I have five .22LR revolvers (2 Smiths/2 Colts/1 Ruger)...I know which one is the "best", but I enjoy shooting all of them.

Thanks again!