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popeyespappy · December 10, 2008, 04:55 PM

I like the Remington 700 SPS tactical in 308 as a deer gun. At 7-1/2 lbs it’s no light weight sporter but it’s no heavy weight either. The 20” barrel makes for quick handling and is easier to get through the brush than some of other 22-26” options. Plus find a load it likes and it is going to be as accurate as anything you can buy for less than $600. Put a Leupold FX-II 4x33 on it, zero it at 200 yards and load it with some 150 grain noslers and you’re going to be + or – 2-1/2” of your point of aim from 0 to 230 yards.

December 10, 2008, 04:55 PM	#10
popeyespappy Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2008 Posts: 337	I like the Remington 700 SPS tactical in 308 as a deer gun. At 7-1/2 lbs it’s no light weight sporter but it’s no heavy weight either. The 20” barrel makes for quick handling and is easier to get through the brush than some of other 22-26” options. Plus find a load it likes and it is going to be as accurate as anything you can buy for less than $600. Put a Leupold FX-II 4x33 on it, zero it at 200 yards and load it with some 150 grain noslers and you’re going to be + or – 2-1/2” of your point of aim from 0 to 230 yards.