The Remington 700 SPS Compact is a bolt-action rifle in .308 Winchester with a 20-inch barrel, compact synthetic stock, and matte blued finish. It holds 4+1 rounds, weighs 7.0 lbs, and ships optic-ready via a drilled and tapped receiver. Barrel twist is 1:10". 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Remington Firearms 
• Model: 700 SPS Compact 
• Caliber: .308 WIN 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4 Rounds (4+1) 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Weight: 7.0 lbs 
• Sights: Optic Ready (Drilled & Tapped) 
• Finish: Matte Black 
   

Detailed Features 

The 700 action is one of the most widely supported in the aftermarket — stocks, triggers, and chassis systems in every configuration are available. The SPS Compact uses a shorter length of pull than the standard SPS, which works well for smaller-framed shooters or anyone hunting from a tight position. The synthetic stock shrugs off weather without maintenance. 
 
At 20 inches, the barrel is shorter than a standard 700 .308 but still gets good velocity out of the cartridge. The drilled and tapped receiver takes standard Remington scope bases without modification. 
 
Best suited for deer hunting and target shooting at moderate ranges. .308 Win at 20 inches has enough velocity for effective hunting out past 400 yards with appropriate loads.

The Remington 700 SPS Compact .308 has a loyal following, largely because the 700 action's track record is long and well-established.

Accuracy is the most consistently praised attribute. The .308 cartridge and 20-inch barrel combination delivers consistent groups, and owners report it shoots well with factory ammunition across a range of brands. The compact design is a genuine selling point — it handles better than a full-length rifle in dense cover and fits smaller shooters without modifications.

The criticisms that come up regularly: the factory trigger pull is heavy and inconsistent by modern standards, and most serious users swap it for an aftermarket trigger. Weight distribution with a heavier optic mounted can feel nose-heavy for some shooters. The stock material gets criticism relative to later models — functional but not premium.

Quality control is occasionally mentioned as variable; most rifles come out fine but some buyers have received units with minor finish or function issues that required attention.

The 700 platform's deep aftermarket is both the gun's greatest asset and what keeps buyers coming back. Most owners who have issues solve them with parts that are easy to source.