The Remington 700 SPS in .22-250 Rem is a bolt-action rifle with a 24-inch carbon steel barrel, fixed synthetic stock, and matte blued finish. It runs a 4+1 round capacity and weighs 7.25 lbs at 43.62 inches overall. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Remington 700 SPS 
• Caliber: .22-250 Rem 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Safety Mechanism: Two-Position Safety 
• Overall Length (OAL): 43.62 inches 
• Weight: 7.25 lbs 
• Twist Rate: 1:14 inches 
• Receiver Material: Carbon Steel 
• Sights: Drilled & Tapped 
• Stock Material & Finish: Fixed Synthetic with Matte Black finish 
   

Detailed Features 

The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts; no iron sights are included. The synthetic stock keeps weight down and holds up to weather better than a wood stock. The matte blued finish resists minor corrosion and reduces glare. The 1:14 twist rate is standard for .22-250 and works well with bullets in the 40-55 grain range commonly used for varmint hunting. Made in the USA. 
 

Target Audience 

The .22-250 chambering makes this a natural fit for varmint and predator hunters—the cartridge is fast, flat-shooting, and accurate at the ranges where coyotes and prairie dogs get taken. It also works for precision target shooters who want a high-velocity centerfire in a proven platform with wide aftermarket support. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Varmint and predator hunting where the .22-250's speed and accuracy at range are useful 
• Target shooting where the 700 action's inherent accuracy and aftermarket trigger options allow significant tuning 
• Recreational shooting for experienced centerfire shooters comfortable with a fast, relatively flat-shooting cartridge

Owners of the 700 SPS in .22-250 mostly lead with accuracy. The cartridge and the 700 action together produce tight groups, and this is the main thing varmint hunters report when buying in this caliber. Shooters consistently note clean performance at the ranges where .22-250 is used.

Build quality is generally well regarded. The matte finish holds up, and the synthetic stock doesn't warp the way wood can. The 700 platform's compatibility with aftermarket parts is a consistent selling point—stocks, triggers, and optics mounting hardware are widely available.

The factory trigger gets mixed reviews. Many users find it functional but not precise by modern standards, and a meaningful share upgrades to an aftermarket trigger early on. Some buyers note the rifle feels slightly heavy relative to comparable varmint rifles. Pricing is seen as fair given the platform's reputation and aftermarket ecosystem, though a few feel that comparable accuracy can be found for less.