The Remington Model 700 SPS is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm-08 Rem with a 24-inch matte blued barrel and a synthetic stock. At 7.25 lbs and 43.6 inches overall, it's a standard-size hunting rifle suitable for deer-sized game. The 7mm-08 chambering delivers good ballistics with modest recoil. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 700 SPS 
• Caliber: 7mm-08 Rem 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Overall Length: 43.6 inches 
• Weight: 7.25 lbs 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Finish: Black (Matte Blued) 
• Grip Type: Standard 
• Safety Feature: Two-position safety 
• Sights: Drilled & Tapped for scope mounting 
   

Detailed Features 

• Synthetic stock with ergonomic grip panels 
• Hinged floorplate for easy unloading 
• X-Mark Pro externally adjustable trigger 
• SuperCell recoil pad 
• 24-inch matte blued barrel 
• Drilled and tapped receiver for scope bases 
   
  The X-Mark Pro trigger is externally adjustable, which is useful for setting pull weight without a gunsmith. The SuperCell recoil pad reduces felt recoil noticeably for a rifle in this caliber. No iron sights are included -- a scope or other optic is needed. The hinged floorplate lets you unload without cycling rounds through the action. 
   
  The 7mm-08 Rem is a 308 Winchester case necked down to 7mm, which produces good long-range performance for deer and similar game with recoil that's gentler than the parent case.

The 700 SPS in 7mm-08 draws consistent praise for accuracy, which is the Model 700's long-standing reputation. Owners report tight groups at hunting distances out of the box, and the X-Mark Pro trigger is frequently credited for the clean break that helps with that.

The 7mm-08 chambering is the other recurring positive -- shooters who've moved to it from larger magnums note the recoil is substantially softer without giving up meaningful performance for most hunting applications. The 24-inch barrel squeezes the caliber's velocity potential and is the preferred length for this chambering.

Weight at 7.25 lbs is occasionally noted as heavy for a mountain hunt but generally accepted for flat-country or treestand hunting. The synthetic stock handles weather without the maintenance a wood stock requires. Most owners go straight to a scope -- the drilled and tapped receiver makes that simple with standard Remington-pattern bases. The main upgrade path discussed is optics; the factory trigger is generally left alone since it comes adjusted reasonably from the factory.