The Remington Model 700 was produced over 40 years ago. It was a revolutionary take on the traditional rifle and was far ahead of any rifle that could be found during that time period. In many ways it is still better than most rifles being produced today. The Remington Varmint and its brother rifles are still the paramount and the standard by which all other centerfire bolt action rifles are measured. When you find a Remington 700 for sale you are finding a great rifle and should be prepared to battle the other bidders for a chance to buy it. The accuracy of the Remington Varmint and the other members of the 700 series are top notch in addition to the reliability of the firing mechanisms. This is certainly the most popular factory built rifle in American history.

The Remington 700 SPS (Special Purpose Synthetic) is similar to the original design in every way except for the lack of the aluminum block in the stock for added heft. This makes the rifle lighter to carry. A lighter rifle is a blessing for the Remington 700 SPS Camo which is intended for hunters who spend all day in a tree stand and need a quick grab and ready rifle.

The Remington SPS 700 has a unique bolt design. The bolt face, barrel and receiver support the cartridge head with three rings of steel. A 700 SPS Remington is created from a single block of steel. Once it is shaped it is fitted for scope mounts. The 700 Remington SPS is patterned after the police issue 700P rifle which has a 26" barrel which has supreme accuracy and handling.

The original 700 series Tactical rifle has a composite stock with the addition of Kevlar and fiberglass. The 700 SPS Tactical is made of the same reinforced stock. The only difference is the lack of an aluminum weight in the SPS. Both versions are textured, black and not reflective. Both are also fitted with swivel studs that go with an optional bipod stand for long aiming. The 700 SPS also has a Light Tactical Rifle version which is similar to the original aside from being lighter. The barrel is only 20" compared to the 26". This lighter barrel helps with heat dissipation, but they are geared rigid to increase their already dime shot accuracy.

No matter the version of the Remington Varmint [http://remingtonvarmit.com] Model 700 you should be prepared to experience a stability that no other rifle can offer. No matter the weather and no matter the tactical situations, the rifle will remain stable as long as you do. This kind of quality can only be found with the Remington Model 700 and the variants like the Remington Varmint.