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July 8, 2015, 06:34 PM | #1 |
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Remington sps 20 inch barrel
Been thinking of buying a Remington sps in 308 win for bench work only. Store had put a hold on last 26 inch bull barrel for another person. Only 2 left are 2 Remington's in 20 inch. One is 12 twist and the other is a 10 twist. For 600-800 yards would these shorter barrels work? Know I'll lose some velocity but not sure which twist to choose from. 10 should shoot 17@-180 if I'm not mistaken. Most of what I get cheaper is 165-168 grain bullets.
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July 8, 2015, 06:59 PM | #2 |
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1:10 will shoot everything from 110-220gr.
But if it were me, I would get a savage for your intended purpose. Will be a better out of the box rifle than the Remington. Remington will require, at minimum, a trigger upgrade and probably a stock to get best accuracy from it. FWIW, I have a savage with 18" heavy barrel that I use for bench shooting. You're gonna lose maybe 150fps over a 24" barrel.
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July 8, 2015, 07:20 PM | #3 |
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My 18" Ruger Predatorn in 308 is about 110 fps slower than my 22" Winchester, about 18 fps for each inch.
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+1 on the Savage. If you grow tired of that barrel, you can change it yourself with a few easily obtained tools (even change calibers if you choose).
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July 8, 2015, 07:32 PM | #5 |
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I'd rather have the 18 inch. I can put bell and Carlson stock on for $240.00. Seems like years ago when I first started shooting I doubt I knew what a twist was. Just kept buying ammo until I found one that worked. Reloading opened a lot of doors and I've learned a lot. Seems like all older guns I find now are pretty much all 10 twist.
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I shoot a Remington 700 20" brl 1-12 twist 168 gr Sierra HPBT bullet, Started out as a 700 LTR. barrel & action same as the SPS,After 4000+ rounds through the barrel had a barrel change. 20" heavy barrel has less wip then the 26" I bench rest shoot with this rifle 200 yard zero 1/2" groups an better with a rear bag off a Harris bi-pod. Just love shooting the rifle. Changed the trigger to a Jewell set at 10 oz. I favor the 20" over the 26. 1-12 has less stress on the bullet, perfect for 168 & 175. Sierra came out with a 168 grain tipped match king bullet good for 1000 yards if long range is your game. 200 yards is my range, goal is 1 hole 5 shot groups, close but not there yet. If rifle is for bench only, once you get use to the rifle ( alot of trigger time) changes will come, Bedding the stock or change, trigger to a much lighter pull & after 4000+ when barrel change is needed have it blueprinted, I can tell you I can not be more satisfied with my 20" barreled Remington 700 308 Cal. 1-12 twist. Hope I helped, Chris
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July 9, 2015, 02:00 PM | #8 |
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Went back to gun shop today and they have the 700 milspec fluted barrel with 5 R rifling for $1100.00 with bedded HS precision stock. Think I'm going to bite the bullet and go with it. 11 1/2 twist. Lot more gun for the money.
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July 10, 2015, 08:02 AM | #9 |
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Wendyj, That's the stock I have on my rifle, that up grade on the SPS would have cost you $350. Twist is perfect ( not to fast ) 5R rifling, what else could you ask for. When I went for a barrel change, a match grade barrel, is 11.25 5R just like your's. Your way ahead or the game with that rifle. Good luck, Be Safe Chris
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July 10, 2015, 09:36 AM | #10 |
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The HSP stock has an aluminum 'bedding block' and it will be very sensitive to action screw torque.
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July 10, 2015, 12:17 PM | #11 |
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The HS Precision does have a aluminum block, I did notice some rub marks, ruffed up the aluminum bedded with devcon, set action screws to 65" lbs. stock is rock solid.
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July 10, 2015, 01:46 PM | #12 |
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Going to take 2 or 3 weeks but they are holding it for me. Anxious to get it. A
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July 10, 2015, 03:24 PM | #13 |
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Worth the wait, let us know how it shoots. I'm sure it will be a tack driver.
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July 11, 2015, 07:12 AM | #14 |
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For what its worth I just went through this same scenario. I have a REM 700SPS 26" 1-12 Varmint 308 that I have had for around 6yrs I mostly shot 168s with it and @ 100yds it would put 5rnds touching one another I tried 175s and it fell apart especialy past 100yds at 600yds it was all over the place. So I decided I wanted a new rifle with a 1-10 twist to stabilize the heavier rounds better. I went with the Remington MODEL 700 SPS TACTICAL AAC-SD with a 20" 1-10 barrel. I have had great results with it at 600 yds shooting 175s I can consistently hit the head part (about 6" square) on a full size IPSC steel silhouette. It came with a Hogue Overmolded Ghillie Green Pillar Bedded Stock that I love the feel of, but I dropped it in my Accuracy International stock from my other 700. X-Mark Pro Externally Adjustable Trigger that was suppose to be set at 3.5 pounds I couldn't get it below 4.5 pounds so I put a Timney Calvin Elite trigger in it set a 8oz anyway I have no regrets I really like this rifle.
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