Remington 700 SPS
Remington Arms · Rifle · In Production · 2005
Also known as: Remington Model 700 SPS, Special Purpose Synthetic
Overview
The Remington 700 SPS (Special Purpose Synthetic) is a bolt-action rifle built on the legendary Remington Model 700 action, introduced in 2005 as a value-priced replacement for the earlier Model 700 ADL and BDL Synthetic lines. It pairs the renowned twin-lug, push-feed Model 700 action and its 'three rings of steel' design with a black synthetic stock, an X-Mark Pro adjustable trigger, and a SuperCell recoil pad. Chambered here in .308 Winchester with a 24-inch heavy-contour barrel, the SPS is widely used for hunting, target shooting, and as an affordable platform for precision-rifle builds.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3289 g (116.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1108 mm (43.62") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 22 N (4.9 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Fixed Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 838 m/s (2749 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3412 J (2517 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Carbon Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Matte Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Thumb Safety
- Features: X Mark Pro Adjustable Trigger, Synthetic Stock, Supercell Recoil Pad, Hinged Floorplate Magazine, Drilled And Tapped Receiver, Three Rings Of Steel Action
Variants
- Remington 700 SPS Tactical - Tactical
- Remington 700 SPS Varmint - Varmint
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Civilian hunters and sport shooters · adopted 2005
Production
Production years: 2005-present
Part of the Model 700 family, of which more than five million rifles have been produced since 1962
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Mike Walker
Notes
SPS stands for Special Purpose Synthetic. Barrel length and contour vary by chambering; the .308 Winchester standard SPS typically ships with a 24-inch barrel and 1:10 inch (254 mm) twist. The SPS family includes Tactical, Varmint, and Long Range sub-models.
Background
The Model 700 action at the heart of the SPS was designed by Remington engineer Mike Walker and has served as the basis for the U.S. Army M24 and U.S. Marine Corps M40 sniper rifles, making the 700 one of the most produced and most accurate bolt-action platforms in history.