Which rifle as a base for build?

[marctolate]

Hello,

I want to build my first rifle and was planning on getting a 700P, but now I've read an article that the 700SPS is exactly the same as a 700P except for the stock and price!
Are there any defferences?

What would be the best choice?

 

[wnroscoe]

Re: Which rifle as a base for build?

Get the 700P (if were talking the HS stock) and skim bed it, rock on. The SPS stock isnt as good and you'd need a stock change IMHO.

 

[marctolate]

Re: Which rifle as a base for build?

I want to change the stock anyway,an McMillan A5.

While saving money for the A5 I can use a 700P stock from a friend, so that's not the reason why I would buy an 700P.

Are there any more differences; barrel, action...?

 

[coldboremiracle]

Re: Which rifle as a base for build?

Buy the cheap one, if your gonna change it anyway.

 

[marctolate]

Re: Which rifle as a base for build?

But how about the action, barrel, trigger and finish are they the same as the 700P?

 

[bohem]

Re: Which rifle as a base for build?

If you're not stuck on the 700 action, you might think about a Savage action. An accutrigger comes on it, the accustock will work til you get that McM and with a little handloading care, the stock Savages shoot very well.

You'll come out cheaper than the 700's.

 

[marctolate]

Re: Which rifle as a base for build?

I've decided to go for a model 700 because of the unlimited parts you can get for it.
And several friend have a model 700 and they all love their rifles. Unfortanetely none of them has a SPS so I can compare it with a 700P.