The Remington 700 VLS is a heavy-barrel bolt-action rifle built for varmint hunting and precision target work. The VLS (Varmint Laminate Stock) combines a thick barrel profile with a brown laminate stock to give the rifle the stability needed for long strings of fire without significant point-of-impact shift. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• Manufacturer: Remington 
• Model: 700 
• Series: VLS 
• Caliber: .204 Ruger 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Total Length: 45.75 inches 
• Weight: 9.375 lbs (148 ounces) 
• Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Action Type: Bolt action with X-Mark Pro trigger 
• Barrel Material: Carbon Steel with Satin Blue finish 
• Receiver Material: Steel with Blued finish 
• Stock Material/Finish: Brown Laminate with Satin finish 
• Safety Type: Manual safety (TRUE) 
• Twist Rate: 1 in 12" (RH) 
   
  The 26-inch heavy-contour barrel maximizes velocity with the .204 Ruger cartridge and dampens vibration during firing. The crowned muzzle protects the rifling at the exit point. Pull length is 13.5 inches with a rubber butt plate that handles recoil during extended range sessions. The X-Mark Pro trigger is adjustable, which matters on a rifle this specialized. At 9.375 lbs the VLS is not a pack rifle, but that weight works in its favor on a bench or bipod.

Owners of the 700 VLS in .204 Ruger tend to focus on accuracy above everything else, and the reports are consistently positive. The heavy barrel and laminate stock combination produces tight groups at extended range, which is exactly what varmint hunters and benchrest shooters need. The .204 Ruger cartridge gets credit for its speed and flat trajectory with minimal recoil, making it well suited to the prairie dog and ground squirrel work the rifle is marketed for.

Build quality is generally regarded as solid. The blued carbon steel and laminate stock hold up under field conditions, and the action feels well fitted. The X-Mark Pro trigger draws positive feedback for crispness and adjustability, though some shooters still swap it for aftermarket options once they dial in their preferred pull weight.

The rifle's weight comes up in negative context from hunters who carry long distances, but bench shooters see the 9.375 lbs as an advantage. Customer service experiences with Remington are mixed in discussions. Some owners report smooth warranty resolutions, others have had longer or more difficult interactions.