The Remington Model 700 SPS is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Win with a 24-inch barrel and matte black finish. At 7.25 lbs and 43.6 inches overall it is a workable hunting and range rifle with a good aftermarket ecosystem behind it. The 700 action has been around long enough that most serious bolt-gun shooters have an opinion on it before they even pick one up. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Remington 700 SPS 
• Caliber: .308 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Overall Length: 43.6 inches 
• Weight: 7.25 lbs 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Safety Feature: Two-position safety 
• Trigger Type: Adjustable X-Mark Pro trigger 
• Stock Material: Fixed Synthetic with Overmold Grip Panels 
• Finish Color: Matte Black 
• Twist Rate: 1 in 10 inches 
   

Detailed Features 

The X-Mark Pro trigger is externally adjustable for pull weight, which is useful for dialing it in without a gunsmith. The hinged floorplate gives you a way to unload the magazine without cycling rounds through the action. SuperCell recoil pad compresses during firing to reduce felt recoil. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope rings, and the barrel is free-floated in the synthetic stock. 
 
Twist rate of 1:10 inches is suited for standard .308 bullet weights in the 150-175 grain range. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Deer and medium-large game hunting: .308 Win at 24 inches is a common and well-proven combination 
• Target shooting: the adjustable trigger and scope-ready receiver give you a usable starting point for precision work 
• Aftermarket platform: the 700 footprint has extensive stock, trigger, and chassis options for buyers who want to customize

The Remington 700 SPS .308 Win is one of the more discussed bolt guns in the market, and the feedback reflects both its long track record and its status as a mid-tier option.

Accuracy is the most consistent positive. Most owners report solid groups out of the box, and the .308 Win / 24-inch barrel combination leaves little to complain about ballistically. The platform's history in precision shooting and hunting gives it credibility that other rifles at the same price have to earn on their own. Customization is a genuine advantage; aftermarket support for the 700 is broad enough that almost any aspect of the rifle can be improved with off-the-shelf parts.

Criticism tends to land on three areas. Weight at 7.25 lbs is not heavy, but it edges above lighter hunting alternatives. The factory trigger, while adjustable, draws suggestions for replacement from precision-oriented buyers. And the synthetic stock gets mixed reviews. It functions well in the field but the feel is not what you get from a higher-end stock, which some buyers find matters to them more than expected.

Price comes up occasionally. The 700 SPS is not inexpensive, and buyers who compare it carefully sometimes find competing options that cover similar ground. That said, the 700 platform's reliability and aftermarket depth tend to be the deciding factors for buyers who do their research.