Special model 700?
Just ordered a new rifle 2 days ago from the local gun shop. I had been looking at the Rem web site and pretty much decided on the 700VLS in 308. I went into the gun shop to order it and Butch,friend and manager, showed me a 223 he had on the shelf. It was a 700 with a 20" bull barrel and syn stock that is shaped a lot like the M40 sniper rifle. I hadn't seen this on the web and he said it was a "Premier Delear Only" rifle from Rem. I believe he said it was called a Special Police model and it is available in 223 and 308. I was planning to spend 700-850 for the VLS but this was priced at $589 new. I had him order on in 308. Another guy working there had bought one in 223 and said it shot very well, even with factory ammo. Has anybody else heard of these? If the accuracy is as good as I was told then this should be a heck of a bargain. I would appreciate any thoughts or opinions.