Just checked out a Remington 700 SPS Varmint today...

[Flatbush Harry]

My post is the second in this thread. I recently acquired an SPS-Varmint in .308 Win. I mounted one of my Zeiss Conquest scopes on it, took some Federal GMM in 168gr and some of my RL-15/SMK 168gr hand loads to the range and obtained 3-shot groups averaging 0.35" and my two best being a 0.19" and 0.22" off a Harris bipod/rear bag. The rifle had the original factory stock.

I've got two Rem700s in .308 Win with no mods, Zeiss Conquest scopes on Leupy STD bases and both are wonderful shooters. IMHO, If you have one that doesn't group well, look to technique and ammo first, scope/mounting second, trigger adjustment third and then look to changing the stock, either by modification or replacement, and finally, to barrel, action truing, etc. Note that this order of trouble-shooting is in order of increasing effort and expense.

Good luck,

FH

 

[mwsenoj]

This is my SPS Tactical in .223. Mine has had some trouble feeding a new round but is getting better. I am considering getting a hold of Remington to see if they will fix the issue under warranty since I have had the problem since day one and it is only a few months old. Shoots well otherwise, I am sure that I am the limiting factor as far as accuracy goes for now.

 

[M1key]

Range visit today with the Tactical 223. Gusty headwinds..

I still think I can get under 1/2 minute. Came close today, easily sub-inch with all loads tested. When I got home I decided to drop the action into an HS Precision stock. Had to inlet the stock a little bit. Will see if this helps me reach the rifles optimum potential next weekend. I will also try some 69gr match bullets..

M