I am looking to get a .308. I have heard many good things about the Remington model 700. I'm not exactly sure what the diference is between the various sub-models. I am leaning towards the SPS because it's cheap and synthetic, and can therefore take a beating. This will be used primarily for deer hunting and possibly for elk. Does anybody have an opinion on which model 700 is best for this application?

The SPS would be a solid choice and will keep the cost low. It is a very durable rifle and the SS barrel and action will look good for a long time. I personally prefer SS over blued cause of looks and durability. If you do notmind spending more and going with a laminated wood stock the VL SS thumbhole in 223 is a sweet rifle. Shot one recently and it is on my to buy list lol.

You missed the part about hunting deer and elk,otherwise I KNOW you wouldn't have mentioned a .223.

spend a little more and get stainless will be worth it in the long run. great choice of gun though

yep i caught that after i posted

A model 700 is a model 700 as far as the actual gun itself goes. They are all the same except for stocks and other cosmetic differances like polished metal, engraving, etc... At least until you get into the custom shop guns.

An SPS is going to be a good "work horse" rifle that will be able to bring home the meat year after year and you won't have to worry about banging up the stock like you might on apretty oil finished stock.

I had a chance to handle a Remington 700 Guide's Choice rifle the other day. It was chambered in 308 Win, had a floor plate, black smooth matte finish, light short contour barrel, decent synthetic stock and was fairly light at around 6 1/2 lbs. I have'nt seen anything on this piece yet.If I was in the market for alightweight compact rifle, I would consider this one.

SPS if they have it in 308. The SS is about an extra 100 bucks and to me its not worth it. I have hunted with blued guns and Matte Black guns for 50 some years in the worst of conditions and have yet to see a speck of rust on any of my guns. Wipe them clean and dry when you get a chance and don't worry about it.

I guess it all depends on where you hunt... I've hunted where $100.00 more for stainless would have been a VERY good deal...

I will NOT take the action out of the stock on a hunt unless i absolutely have to, and i've spend many days on hunts where the rust can and would get under the bbl action ect...

There are ways around it, but stainless would sure cut down on the maintance of trying to keep the rust off, on extended hunts.. That's $100.00 for me, that i would call "well spent"..... BUT, i understand not everyone uses their guns for tools and goes on extended hunts. Anyway, it's a one time expense, i'd spend it!

DM

The sps 700 is a good choice for a cheaper all around good gun... But if you don't mind a little weight to pack around the rem sendaro is a truely awsome semi custom rifle straight from the factory that will shoot as good as the person behind the trigger...HERE IS TO LONG DAYS AT THE RANGE AND SMALL GROUPS ON THE TARGETS, SHOOT SAFE AND HUNT HARD!!!