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TonyAngel
If you recall, how many clicks did you have to go on the windage to get it zeroed? On my particular Remington (SPS Tactical) I HAD to use Burris Zee rings to "adjust" for the mounting holes being off. Without the Zee rings, my scope would have been on its outer limits to get it zeroed. I didn't want to send it back to Remington because it shoots so well and didn't want to risk getting back something that doesn't.

I also had to put in a extractor after my first range visit due to failures to extract. The rifle is super accurate. I can hit paintballs with it at 100 yards all day long with the right load, but if it wasn't for the accuracy, I would have dumped it.

I wonder if it is just that the lower lines just get slopped together. You're obviously not having any problems with that police model.
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I am sorry to hear about your R700 issues, and I'm glad that you got them worked out. I have read that overall the 700 SPS is quite good out of the box, but sometimes there can be some lemons.

Although the 700 SPS and 700 Police look similar, they are not built on the same lines within Remington. All of the Police models get a bit more attention in Remington's custom shop, and as far as I know, the Police models are the only models with a MOA guarantee from Remington. This is the reason that I waited until I could find a deal on this specific model... I'm glad I waited.

To your question, I did not have to make any adjustments other than the normal zeroing after the scope's installation. My son, boss and three friends all bought a 700 Police model within the same week, and all of them have been flawless... I am such a bad influence on people. :)
 
That is some great shooting. I see you went for he head shot. And to think I was happy when I dinged a 1" circle only 1/4 off center at 150 with a cold bore shot. Yours easily beats that.
 
Remington SPS 700

Outstanding shooting! Glad to hear you all 4(?) shooters got good ones!

I have a 700 in .270 that is accurate, but nothing near that you show.

Congrats, and hope you get some really good glass...although this seems to be working okay right now.
 
dougw47
Outstanding shooting! Glad to hear you all 4(?) shooters got good ones!

I have a 700 in .270 that is accurate, but nothing near that you show.

Congrats, and hope you get some really good glass...although this seems to be working okay right now.
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Thanks.

This is a video of my son with his own R700 Police, using the same shooting setup as myself. His scope (Simmons) is also cheap, but he is working at improving the glass real soon. For both of us, it was more important to nab these 700P's while they were on sale, and then add better glass when funds allow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrXihId2xug

He is also quite good. This is his hostage/thug thug on the 1st try at 100 yards, with dad pressuring him... As seen in the video.

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Only damage that hostage sustained was to his Fruit of the Looms. Excellent shooting, might have to look at one of those heavy barrels.
 
jogar80
Nice shot! Looks like the hostage got his beard trimmed for free! LOL
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What you are seeing is a hostage that did in fact get covered with brain matter. The problem with this, is that the hostage will still sue for emotional distress, or maybe even "gross" negligence. :barf:
 
Thanks for the info. I should have done a little more research before I bought my SPS. Not that the SPS doesn't shoot great, but still....
 
Don't worry Tony, my 20 yr. old sporter barrel can take out some part of that dime so your SPS should more than get the job done once you find the right combo.

I'm glad to see some guys who aren't afraid to throw lead with their 700s after all the nastiness of late. I did change triggers but for different reasons. On that note, my new Rifle Basix was $113 well spent and once everything (action/barrel/trigger and new stock) is back together on Friday I might just buy a roll of pennies...you guys could spot me that with a sporter, couldn't you?
 
TonyAngel
Thanks for the info. I should have done a little more research before I bought my SPS. Not that the SPS doesn't shoot great, but still....
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I apologize if I came across as demeaning toward your fine Remington 700. Looking back over the posts, I realize that it may seem that I was being critical, when I thought I was being informative.

I'm sorry again.
 
When you decide to extend your range go to the 175 smk's, they outperform the 168's. I did exactly what you did. I perfect a 168 load. Then I pushed to 850yds and had to start all over again.
 
blackops
When you decide to extend your range go to the 175 smk's, they outperform the 168's. I did exactly what you did. I perfect a 168 load. Then I pushed to 850yds and had to start all over again.
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I fully intend to move to Federal GMMK 175gr ammo once I find a place to shoot beyond 600 yards. From all reports, the 700 Police likes the Federal match grade 175's too.
 
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First of all... its funny you did something illegal with a remington 700 "police" rifle. Hahaha... second, well done! Nice shooting, nice gun... I almost got one for my deer gun.
 
Nice shooting, I really like the last dime! Once you opened the hole up, you could have claimed a 3 shot if you were the type. Glad you're not!
 
akedaemonian
First of all... its funny you did something illegal with a remington 700 "police" rifle. Hahaha...
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I'm glad that you can appreciate the irony.

rodensouth
Nice shooting, I really like the last dime! Once you opened the hole up, you could have claimed a 3 shot if you were the type. Glad you're not!
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Thanks... Did I say a 2 shot group? I meant a 10 shot group.;)
 
General G. he purposely destroyed U. S. currency. Only the Feds have the authority to do so. With the value of the dollar what it is these days, perhaps he'll get a thank you letter instead of prison time;-)
 
Is this what we're reduced to basing accuracy claims on now?

A ONE shot group?
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Assuming each of the dime shots took only one shot to hit the dime, then it wasn't a one shot group, but a multishot group fired over a series of range sessions.
 
gglass,

You're one Hell of a shot! These other guys are hackin' on ye', but I'm not. I've got an Remington 788 in .223 and an 700 BDL in 22-250, both have a little better glass than yours, Simmons. LOL But I've never been able to put 'em down range like the rounds you've done, the two shots into one dime {or 10, Hell its your story, tell it like you want} is quite a feat. You did good youngman, and from all things seen, your son isn't too far behind you.:what: Excellent shooting!
 
788Ham
You're one Hell of a shot! These other guys are hackin' on ye', but I'm not. I've got an Remington 788 in .223 and an 700 BDL in 22-250, both have a little better glass than yours, Simmons. LOL But I've never been able to put 'em down range like the rounds you've done, the two shots into one dime {or 10, Hell its your story, tell it like you want} is quite a feat. You did good youngman, and from all things seen, your son isn't too far behind you. Excellent shooting!
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Thanks for the kind words. I do hope that it was obvious that I was joking about 10-shots, as a play on rodensouth's comment on my honesty.

As for my son's shooting ability, he is doing very well. Every now and again, I let him out shoot me. Neither of us can hold a candle to my youngest son, the Marine based in Okinawa... Now that kid can shoot! He has qualified expert in both pistol and rifle at every qual. His expert badges are looking quite nice.
 
Damn you Gglass, now I have to see if I can find a good deal on a new R700P! Damn you. :D
 
General G. he purposely destroyed U. S. currency. Only the Feds have the authority to do so. With the value of the dollar what it is these days, perhaps he'll get a thank you letter instead of prison time;-)
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No such law; it is only illegal to deface currency with the intent to counterfeit or otherwise defraud.
 
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