The Remington 700 SPS Tactical is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. It has a 22" heavy carbon steel barrel with a matte blue finish, a Hogue pillar-bedded OverMolded synthetic stock in Ghillie Green, and a 1:8" twist rate. Total weight is 7.50 lbs at 41.75" overall length. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 700 SPS Tactical 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Overall Length: 41.75 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7.50 lbs 
• Safety Mechanism: Two-position safety switch 
• Trigger Type: Adjustable X-Mark Pro trigger 
• Twist Rate: 1:8" 
• Stock Material & Finish: Fixed Hogue Pillar-Bedded OverMolded (Ghillie Green) 
• Sights: Drilled & Tapped (none included) 
   

Features 

 
The X-Mark Pro trigger is adjustable, which lets you dial in pull weight to your preference without swapping parts. The heavy barrel is threaded at the muzzle and is compatible with AAC silencers and flash suppressors. The Hogue OverMolded stock has pillar bedding for a repeatable fit between stock and action. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts — no iron sights are included. The two-position safety locks the bolt and sear. 
 

Usage 

 
The 700 platform is a common starting point for long-range precision shooting and hunting, and the SPS Tactical fits that role in 6.5 Creedmoor. The heavy barrel is geared toward sustained accuracy at extended ranges. The threaded muzzle adds suppressor compatibility for hunters who want to reduce report.

Accuracy in 6.5 Creedmoor is the consistent highlight — the flat trajectory and low wind drift of the cartridge pair well with the 700 action, and most owners report solid groups at longer distances. Build quality is generally well regarded, and the Ghillie Green Hogue stock gets positive comments for grip texture and feel.

The aftermarket ecosystem for the 700 action is deep, and owners frequently mention this as a major factor in the purchase decision. Stock swaps, trigger upgrades, and scope mount options are all widely discussed.

Ergonomics get mixed feedback. Some shooters find the factory stock geometry comfortable out of the box; others prefer to swap it for something with more adjustability. The factory X-Mark Pro trigger is adequate for most uses but comes up in discussions about upgrades, with some owners replacing it early on. Quality control consistency is an occasional topic — most rifles ship fine, but production run variation exists across the platform.