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I know many of you are great fans of the M700 so I would like to know what you think of the SPS. I've been thinking of buying a .300 Winchester magnum and don't want to spend a whole bunch on one. Tikka comes to mind, I already have one in .22-250, but a .300WM in such a light rifle leaves me a little cold, so the 700 SPS is what I've been considering. Besides they're pretty plentiful just in about every store.
My question is what do you think of the newest 700 SPS's and how is their quality these days? I've already been through the recall mess with an XCR II I have so I'm a little leary of Remington lately. What say you?
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Ive had excellent luck with the SPSs....
They might need a little tinkering.....First off the Xmark Pro trigger is pure crap. It needs to be replaced...Timney is a good bet.
Second, if you aren't happy with the out of the box accuracy you might want to pull the stock, buzz out the speed bumps and bed the lug. The SPS stocks are cheap but surprisingly stiff and serviceable....
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I've got one in a 308 at the moment but have been very satisfied with it. I will buy more them if the need arises.
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Ive had excellent luck with the SPSs....
They might need a little tinkering.....First off the Xmark Pro trigger is pure crap. It needs to be replaced...Timney is a good bet.
Second, if you aren't happy with the out of the box accuracy you might want to pull the stock, buzz out the speed bumps and bed the lug. The SPS stocks are cheap but surprisingly stiff and serviceable.... This. But so far I have been lucky because all I had to do was cinch the action screws snug and they have shot less than 1 inch groups. Due to the coarse beadblast type finish on the metal the bolt is less than slick but they perform just fine. drover
223 Rem, my favorite cartridge - you can't argue with truckloads of dead PD's and gophers.
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Just finished bedding an SPS 8 twist 260 into a McSwirly. The trigger adjusted down to a crisp 2.5 lbs with little issue. Shoots 130 NABs into an inch regularly. So far, I'm quite pleased. It will draw blood soon. ![[Linked Image]](http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r295/BeNBadRacing/DSCN0585_zps9wfsq9or.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r295/BeNBadRacing/DSCN0592_zpsgzanseqv.jpg)
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Thanks for the replies. One of the reasons for choosing the SPS is the ability to upgrade and still keep the cost within reason. For the most part I've haven't played much with all the available options compared to what some of you guys have done. I did put a Timney on my XCR II - like it alot.
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Here is a stainless SPS I 'upgraded" Punched out to .223AI Replaced trigger B&C Ti knockoff stock Bedded and floated Talley UL rings Leupy 3x9 with dotz Very possibly the most accurate rifle I own.... ![[Linked Image]](http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss45/thmsbrownlee/IMG_0447.jpg)
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Looks nice. What stock is that? I was thinking about a stainless model.
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"One of the reasons for choosing the SPS is the ability to upgrade and still keep the cost within reason."
+1 The Remington 700's are the small block Chevys of the rifle world.
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Here is a stainless SPS I 'upgraded" Punched out to .223AI Replaced trigger B&C Ti knockoff stock Bedded and floated Talley UL rings Leupy 3x9 with dotzVery possibly the most accurate rifle I own.... I guess you sold that Burris? 
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Thanks. 40 Orange, 60 Black.
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Here is a stainless SPS I 'upgraded" Punched out to .223AI Replaced trigger B&C Ti knockoff stock Bedded and floated Talley UL rings Leupy 3x9 with dotzVery possibly the most accurate rifle I own.... I guess you sold that Burris? I did! 
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The McFlame started life as an SPS Stainless too...but it got a new Benchmark barrel...1 in 8 twist .223AI, and the McMillan stock, new trigger, bedded and floated, Redfield 2x7, Talleys...... ![[Linked Image]](http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss45/thmsbrownlee/IMG_1605_zpsx47erpt8.jpg)
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That one is nice. I like it. What did you do with that pink/purple flamer in 270 win? (you know...your favorite one).
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Heres updated pic of first rifle with Leupy Scope... ![[Linked Image]](http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss45/thmsbrownlee/IMG_1557_zps11c08ccb.jpg)
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They're a little rough, but they shoot just fine. My son's 223 sps requires brass be segregated for it as even with an fl pass brass from other guns won't fit it's chamber.
Wouldn't hesitate to buy another one at the right price.
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Thanks guys now you got me salivating! I've always admired some your "personalized" creations and wanted to try one myself. In the past I would just buy what I wanted and go hunting. If it didn't fit a specific need (real or imagined) I would pass on it. This one really does fulfill a need.  . - I think? 
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