Remington 700 differences...

[El Bucho]

What are the appreciable differences, if any, between a Remington 700 PSS in .308 and a Remington 700 VLS in .308 with the heavy barrel? Thanks in advance.

EB

 

[waterhouse]

the H.S. Precision stock on the PSS, the PSS weighs very slightly less, and I think the finish on the VLS is more of a gloss/blue and the PSS has a matte finish

Not much difference . . .in fact, go to the link below and read paragraph 4

http://www.snipercountry.com/InReviews/Remington700PSS.asp

 

[Rockstar]

Take a look at the VSF; still get the H-S Precision stock. Save some $$$. Can't tell from the info on the website if it's available in .308, but it probably is.

 

[El Bucho]

What model 700 should I look for I was going to send it out to get the Barrel and stock that I wanted put on it? Where would the best place to be to look for just the action? Or is that a pipe dream and is buying one of the package deals from one of the 700 custom shops the way to go? One last question...which would be a better caliber? .308 vs 300 win mag and maybe .30/06?

E B

 

[dakotasin]

get a 700 adl off the used rack, if you're gonna re-stock and re-barrel.

send it off to mickey coleman, charlie sisk, or jeff hicks to have your work carried out.

 

[R.H. Lee]

Maybe a dumb question, but where is the Model 70 write up on that site?

 

[Gewehr98]

Huh?

Maybe a dumb question, but where is the Model 70 write up on that site?

The SniperCountry writeup on that site is about the Remington 700 PSS, and how it shares the same barreled action as the Remington 700 Varmint series.

It doesn't say anything about the (Winchester) Model 70.

 

[mmike87]

I just bought a 700 Police and the HS stock that ships with it is bigger, beefier, and has a slightly different shape than the varmint guns.

I like it. It's a big, heavy gun - but I am putting a bipod on it and it's not for hunting, so I don't care.

 

[R.H. Lee]

It doesn't say anything about the (Winchester) Model 70.

Yah, dat's whut I'm askin'......what does snipercountry have against the Model 70?????

 

[P0832177]

I suggest that you buy a factory gun, ie 700 P if you like the stock or 700 VSF if that floats your boat. Then you have about 3500 to 4000 rounds of reasonable accuracy to learn to shoot the 308. That is a lot of trigger time for most folks. Then when you burn out the barrel get it rebarreled and get it done up by a good smith using a good barrel!

Get yourself a torque wrench that measures inch pounds so you can reassemble the gun in a consistent state of being! The only thing you have to do is tweak the trigger, and then you are tasked with finding a good factory load to use. I tilt towards BHA, as the brass you have left over is better then Federal for longer term reloading use.

I would learn to reload for the 308. It is basically a no brainer!

Varget RL15 N140 N540 IMR4064 take your pick!

I personally like Varget!

Pill wise I suggest getting seconds for Nosler Pro Shop of 168gr Custom Comp bullet!

Then get to the range!

 

[nyresq]

the action on the PSS and the varmint guns are exactly the same. the PSS is parkerized while the varmint guns have a matt blue finish. the parkerizing finish is much more durable and rust resistant. the stocks are both made by HS and both have the full length bedding block. the PSS had a wider forend and a more verticle grip then the varmit stock. both are good stocks and are made for pinpoint shooting, it just comes down to a matter of personal preference.

if you want to rebarrel and restock a 700 don't bother with either one. buy a used but not abused basic no frills ADL with a crap stock either wood or the lightweight plastic. you can find them on the auction sites for around $250, or look around the local ranges on the bulliten boards and gunshops.

with hunting season starting everyone is looking for a gun and the prices tend to be higher. wait till after the season and you'll see lots of them for sale.