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.