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What is the going rate for a stainless? Local shop has one for $850 which seems high.

$620 +/- on Gunbuyer.com and other sites. $725 locally.

I recently bought one in 7-08 and modified it a bit. Shoots under an inch with handloads. I'll post a pic in a minute. I have three SPS models in the safe, all have been modified now.

6# 12 oz with a Hunters Edge, Talley's, a 2.5-8x36 and crowned at 22".

One of the nicest O/B I've seen in sometime.

Dooger,
How you like'n that stock ?

Love it! Got another afterwards...a Classic Edge for my LVSF 17 Rem. I'm getting it back from the smith in the next two days. Ordered a Classic Edge for my 223 too. May get one for my wife's 243 also. They're worth every penny. I'll post a pic of the LVSF in a couple days.

I have one in .375 H&H Magnum. It is my varmint rifle with 200 gr Sierras. I have shot prairie dogs and a raccoon and half a dozen deer. I have been playing with 220 Hornady flat nose and would like to shoot a black bear with it.
I am confident the 200 Sierra would do the job but I saw these bullets at a gun show and ........

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You are a nut! Varmint rifle? I can't handle 20 rounds from a 300 WM...and proud of it!

How many rounds do you shoot with that thing on a dog town in a day?

How is the stainless? Do they hold up good I know they are bead blasted like a dull finish

They Hold up well....

Nice!

Which one you like better of the 2 stocks ?

Good.
Want it changed, just blast it with diff media.

Dooger,

Very nice.......

I like them both equally. The 17 is a mag contour for predators/varmints, so I went with a slightly bigger (Classic Edge) stock. The 223 is a sporter at 24", so I went Classic Edge there too. My 7-08 is more of a lightweight gun for long packs in or mountain hunting, so I went with the Hunters Edge there. If it were just to be a basic deer rifle at 24", I would have gone Classic. My wife's 243 is a 24" SPS, do I'll probably do a Classic there too.

Since I already have my bases covered for a Mountain Rifle, I don't really see the need for another Hunters Edge. The next dilemma I'm going to have is a good youth stock of some sort. I need to do a complete build one day too, but have no need for any other calibers at the moment.

I have a reg Classic , that I like. Wish I could handle all the hunting stocks at one time, so many good choices.
Once you start with a Mickey, it's hard to not keep looking that way.

Been thinking heavy on a project,lately....

Thanks

I really like my SPS in 7mag. I bought it in 2011 to take on a moose hunt in Newfoundland. The rifle shoots 1/2-3/4-inch groups regularly with 160 Partitions. It has killed a moose, several elk and several deer.

It is all stock. I had to clean out the barrel channel a little and just finished doing a little work on the magazine. The trigger is not impressive, as far as quality, but mine is adjusted to about 3.5 pounds, so is acceptable.

The action is not real smooth, but there again, serviceable. I paid just under $600 for the rifle and so overall, I feel like it is a good, dependable rifle for the price.

Like was stated earlier, it does not like brass that was fired in another rifle. If I fire brass in my Savage, some will not chamber if used for the Remington. I think there must be a different curve to the bolt face or something.

I have a SPS in 7mm-08 that I use for hogs and deer. It is my "foul weather rifle" and I am pleased with it. Durable, and I don't worry about getting it scratched up.

They've been as good for me as my older 700s. The only thing I dislike is the rough finish, which rust very easy. The SS is ok, but still rust easily in our climate. I finally gave up on applying Rig to the blued SPS and had it cerakoted. Other than that, they've been normal ole 700s. I've been lucky with the triggers, all hit 40oz or less with ease.

2 words

Kry Lon.

izzat really 2 words? LOL

anyhoo, my .375 RUM SPS. it's in my top three...