The Remington 700 SPS is a bolt-action rifle in .243 Winchester, built on the same 700 action that has underpinned hunting and target rifles for decades. The SPS designation means synthetic stock, which keeps cost down and weather resistance up compared to wood-stocked variants. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Remington 700 SPS 
• Caliber: .243 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Overall Length: 43.6 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7.25 lbs 
• Finish: Matte Black with Gray Panels 
• Trigger Type: X-Mark Pro (externally adjustable) 
• Safety Mechanism: Two-position safety 
   

Detailed Features 

The X-Mark Pro trigger is externally adjustable, which means you can dial the pull weight without sending the rifle to a gunsmith. The 24-inch barrel is crowned at the muzzle and the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope rings. The SuperCell recoil pad is Remington's standard pad on this model, designed to absorb felt recoil during extended shooting sessions. The synthetic stock has a matte black finish with gray panels for grip texture. 
 

Target Audience 

.243 Win is a practical caliber for deer-sized game and varmints -- flat shooting with recoil that doesn't punish new shooters. This configuration fits hunters who want a no-frills working rifle and shooters who prefer the 700 action as a starting point for a custom build given the wide aftermarket availability. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Whitetail and mule deer hunting at moderate to long range 
• Varmint and predator work where the flat .243 trajectory matters 
• Competitive shooting from a factory platform that accepts common aftermarket chassis and stocks

Owners of the 700 SPS in .243 Win generally view it as a solid, no-frills hunting rifle with a few known trade-offs.

Accuracy is the consistent strength. The .243 Win cartridge shoots flat and the 700 action has a well-earned accuracy reputation. Most owners get acceptable hunting groups out of the box, and those who handload or put a better trigger in typically improve on that further.

Build quality is rated as durable for the price. The matte synthetic stock handles field conditions better than wood, and the Armornite-style finish resists wear reasonably well. The stock itself gets criticism for being plain -- functional but not particularly comfortable for everyone.

The X-Mark Pro trigger is a polarizing feature. Some owners find the factory setting acceptable; others note that the pull feels staged and go to aftermarket options quickly. Remington did issue a voluntary recall on early X-Mark Pro triggers for an unrelated safety matter, so confirming the trigger has been updated or replaced is worth doing on any used example.

Recoil in .243 Win is mild enough that the SuperCell pad is mostly insurance rather than necessity at this caliber level.

The customization argument comes up often. Because the 700 action has an enormous aftermarket, many buyers see the SPS as a base rather than a finished rifle. That's a legitimate way to look at it if you plan to upgrade the stock or trigger down the road.