hi
im new here and also new to rifles but i have owned an air rifle for some time. i want to get a remington model 700 sps. what do you guys think of it ? is it a good gun? and what size/sizes of ammo does it take?
thanks
triggerhead

Welcome to the forum TriggerHead. Rules are simple, be nice and join in.

Here's where you can win a new Remington 700 SPS and where you can look at all the calibers offered in this model Remington.

http://www.remington.com/library/remington_country_magazine/sweepstakes.asp

Here's Remingtons list of all the calibers and specs on the SPS.

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_SPS.asp

I've hunted with various Remington 700's for quite a few years and am very pleased with the rifles I have. I shoot Remington 700's in 243, 280 Remington, 308 Winchester and 8mm Remington Mag. All do a fine job for the game I pursue.

I have one with the stainless barrel in .30-06. It is a decent rifle but I don't think it shoots as well as the BDL because the stock they put on there isn't worth a nickel. If you aren't a handloader you should still be able to find some factory ammo that it will shoot around an inch or so. Mine does not have the new trigger on it but I would try the trigger and if it needed work I would have it adjusted before I put a single bullet through the barrel. The R-3 recoil pad is very nice. I am not very recoil sensitive anyway but I can literally shoot my 06 all day long.

I have worked on a few, nice rifles! Jim

A good choice if, for no other reason, there are about a zillion accessories available and gunsmiths with Remington experience if you ever want to alter or embellish it.

I just bought one (stainless) for my son in 30-06. Got the new trigger which is pretty good. Seems like a very nice hunting rifle. Light, recoil pad is effective and shoots 1.5-2" groups at 100 with whatever factory load i tried.

Good guns, and can be had in just about every standard cartridge out there. Anything from 243 or bigger for deer and 280 Rem or bigger for elk/deer combo, and you should be good.

I think they're a great rifle, and good value. I don't have one, but a friend has one that I've shot many a varmint with - matte black finish - in 243 Win. Very accurate, and slick action. I've been considering a bigger varmint rifle than my 17 Rem, and smaller than the 25-06, and the SPS may be it for me.

thanks for the replys guys! i just need to change my dads mind about getting one. does any one know how far a bullet will fire? i mean not the effective range but how far it will fly.
thanks for the help
triggerhead