Remington 700 SPS
- Category
- Rifle
- Barrel
- 610 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.29 kg
- Introduced
- 2005
About
What it is, and why it matters
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.
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.
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.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Remington Arms
- Category
- Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2005
- Variant of
- Synthetic stock
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 610 mm
- Overall length
- 1108 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.29 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single action
- Trigger pull
- 22.0 N
- Capacity
- 4
- Magazine
- Fixed box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Carbon steel
- Stock
- Synthetic
- Finish
- Matte blued
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 838 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3412 J
- Effective range
- 800 m
- Maximum range
- 1000 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
X mark pro adjustable trigger
Synthetic stock
Supercell recoil pad
Hinged floorplate magazine
Drilled and tapped receiver
Three rings of steel action
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 157 .308 Winchester rifles | 3.29 kg | 3.22 kg | Heavier than about 60% |
| Overall lengthAmong 146 .308 Winchester rifles | 1108 mm | 1067 mm | Longer than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 166 .308 Winchester rifles | 610 mm | 559 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 162 .308 Winchester rifles | 4 | 5 | Holds fewer rounds than about 60% |
Answers
Questions about the Remington 700 SPS
How much does the Remington 700 SPS weigh?
The Remington 700 SPS weighs 3.29 kg (7.25 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Remington 700 SPS?
The Remington 700 SPS is chambered in .308 Winchester.
How many rounds does the Remington 700 SPS hold?
The Remington 700 SPS holds 4 rounds, fed from a fixed box magazine.
How long is the Remington 700 SPS?
The Remington 700 SPS is 1108 mm (43.6 in) long overall, with a 610 mm (24.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Remington 700 SPS?
The Remington 700 SPS is made by Remington Arms (United States). It was designed by Mike Walker.
When was the Remington 700 SPS introduced?
The Remington 700 SPS was introduced in 2005.
How does the Remington 700 SPS operate?
The Remington 700 SPS uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
- Civilian hunters and sport shooters
- 2005
Provenance
Confidence in this record
84%
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API
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