Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews
  • News
    • New Products & Industry News
    • Police News
    • Military News
  • Guns
    • Rifles
    • Handguns
    • Shotguns
    • Special Weapons
  • Gear
    • Accessories
    • Ammo
    • Holsters
    • Knives
    • Optics & Sights
    • Suppressors
  • Lifestyle
    • Pop Culture
    • Training
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews
  • News
    • New Products & Industry News
    • Police News
    • Military News
  • Guns
    • Rifles
    • Handguns
    • Shotguns
    • Special Weapons
  • Gear
    • Accessories
    • Ammo
    • Holsters
    • Knives
    • Optics & Sights
    • Suppressors
  • Lifestyle
    • Pop Culture
    • Training
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews
No Result
View All Result
 
New Year, New FREE GUN FRIDAY! Enter to WIN the Smith & Wesson and Black Hills package.

REMINGTON MODEL 700 SPS TACTICAL

Dave Spaulding by Dave Spaulding
January 4, 2015
in Guns, Rifles
0
REMINGTON MODEL 700 SPS TACTICAL
0
SHARES
66
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
The compact 700 SPS is available in both .223 and .308, and has an all-black, synthetic Hogue Overmold stock with a wider forend design for additional stability. It is an excellent choice for law enforcement with ammo, such as Black Hills match load, as well as the loadings tested by the author. Leupold’s Mark 4 4.5x14x50mm ER/T scope might offer a bit more magnification than is needed on the 700 SPS, but it is an excellent optic and allowed the SPS to shoot at its best.

The police precision marksman holds a unique place in American law enforcement. This is the one police position in which the officer might be able to shoot offensively instead of defensively, i.e. in response to the actions of another — an act that would give the officer reasonable grounds to believe that they are trying to seriously hurt or kill someone. This means that the suspect has done something to make the officer believe that death or injury is darn near inevitable, not just possible. The police sharpshooter who is sitting behind the scope watching an unfolding event, such as a hostage situation, might still be reacting to the action of the suspect, but he or she has the opportunity to shoot when it best serves the resolution of the situation, i.e. stop the act before it happens. For many years, following the lead of the U.S. military, police agencies nationwide have relied on the Remington 700 bolt-action rifle platform for such duties and it has served them well. But does the Remington rifle used by the military (M24) necessarily meet the need of American law enforcement?

remington-model-700-sps-tacticald
The all-black, Hogue Overmold stock is soft to the touch and the sure-grip is very comfortable for extended, long-range shooting sessions.

A study conducted several years ago by the National Tactical Officer’s Association revealed that the “average” sniper engagement for American police agencies was just over 50 yards. If I recall correctly, the longest shot ever taken by an American police sharpshooter was just over 170 yards. This being the case, do American cops need a gun that is used out to 500 meters, or would a platform that is lighter and more compact better serve them? As it turns out, Remington was thinking the very same thing when they introduced their Model 700 SPS (Special Purpose Synthetic) with a shorter 20-inch barrel. The Model 700 SPS Tactical combines the features that made the Model 700 action the number one choice of police and military marksmen and the Model 700 SPS one of the most popular bolt-action rifle series in America. Utilizing a well-designed overmold stock, Remington’s new X-Mark Pro trigger and other accuracy-enhancing features makes this the perfect police tactical rifle at a very affordable price.

Gun Details
remington-model-700-sps-tacticalb
The SPS Tactical employs the proven Model 700 action. Note the safety located just to the rear of the bolt handle.

The Remington 700 SPS Tactical is available in both .223 and .308 and has an all-black, synthetic Hogue Overmold stock with a wider forend design for additional stability. This soft-to-the-touch, sure-grip stock is very comfortable for extended, long range shooting sessions and assures a positive grip when the weather is not cooperating. It will also stand up to the abuse of law enforcement sharpshooter operations, such as being dragged across rough terrain or dropped unexpectedly from some unknown height. (I once watched a police marksmen drop his rifle out of a third story window when he was stung by a bee, which did result in damage to the rifle. Just goes to show that you never know what will happen in a tactical operation.) The dual point pillar bedding guarantees a solid interface between the action and stock to prevent point-of-impact shifts and allows the barrel to truly “free float.” Combining this with their

Didn't find what you were looking for?

CLICK HERE FOR COMMENTS

RELATED POSTS

The Final Edition of the Walther P99 pistol.

UPDATED: Final Edition Walther P99 Closes Out Model Run

Important Safety Recall Notice Issued for CZ-USA 600 Bolt-Action Rifles.

CZ-USA Issues Important Safety Recall Notice for All 600 Bolt-Action Rifles

Some of the top guns and gear released at SHOT Show 2023.

30 of the Best Guns & Gear Launched at SHOT Show 2023

The CZ Custom A01-SD OR.

The CZ Custom A01-SD OR is Optics Ready and Dialed in For Competition

Load More

TACTICAL-LIFE NIGHT SHOOTER SEASON 2

Discussion about this post

FEATURED POST

The Final Edition of the Walther P99 pistol.

UPDATED: Final Edition Walther P99 Closes Out Model Run

The Walther P99 AS 9mm pistol is a cutting-edge handgun streamlined for duty with the Irish, Finns, Malaysians and Bond,...

Read more

TRENDING

U.S. Secret Service adopts Glock G47

FIRST LOOK: Glock Just Very Quietly Unveiled the New Glock 47 Pistol

...

5 new pistols launched at NASGW.

5 New Pistols Launching for 2023

...

Police Sidearms, police duty pistols, Handguns, America's Largest Police Departments 2018

Police Sidearms: The Handguns of America’s 10 Largest Departments

...

The new Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 pistol packs 22+1.

Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 Packs 22+1 Rounds of Firepower!

...

PICK A CATEGORY

TACTICS & TRAINING SPOTLIGHT

Tactical Reload Semi-Auto Pistol Step 8

5 Strategies For Effectively Completing a Tactical Reload

If you’re reading this publication, you’re most likely familiar with the “speed reload,” sometimes called the “combat reload” or “emergency...

TACTICS & TRAINING SHOWCASE

Fact vs. Fiction 5 Myths Gunfight Survival lead

5 Common Myths on How to Survive a Gunfight

Standing Your Ground Castle Doctrine lead

Understanding Stand Your Ground Laws and Castle Doctrine

long distance shooting tips

Long-Distance Shooting: 5 Must-Know Tips For Spotters & Shooters

IMPACT Experience Events.

IMPACT Experience Events Redefine Your Long-Range Shooting Limits

Enhance your shooting precision skills in a course with Modern Day Sniper.

Sniper Skills: Taking Your Shooting Precision to the Next Level

Once you find a carry gun that works for you, get another for a spare. These “hammerless” S&W J-frame lightweights are M340 M&P with Hogue Bantam grips, top, and a M442 Airweight with Crimson Trace Lasergrips, below.

10 Commandments of Concealed Carry

self-defense myths can be dangerous

Self-Defense Myths that Could Get you Killed

Mossberg 590 Shockwave review for home defense myths

4 Home Defense Myths You Need to Stop Repeating

The Dicken Drill is named for Eli Dicken who saved many lives in the Greenwood Mall

The Elisjsha Dicken Drill

AMMO SPOTLIGHT

Remington Ammunition Issues Recall Notice on 12-Gauge Premier Accutip Ammo.

Remington Ammunition Issues a 12-Gauge Premier AccuTip Ammo Recall

Remington Ammunition has recently discovered an issue related to its 12-Gauge Premier Accutip ammo and issued a recall notice. This...

site logo
Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun news, gun reviews and gun magazines for gun enthusiasts, military and law enforcement

Tactical

  • tactical-life.com

Magazines

  • Tactical Life
  • The Complete Book of Reloading
  • Guns of the Old West

Facebook

  • Tactical-Life Facebook
  • Guns of the Old West Facebook

Twitter

  • Tactical-Life Twitter

Self Defense

  • PersonalDefenseWorld.com

Magazines

  • Personal Defense World
  • Combat Handguns

Facebook

  • Personal Defense World Facebook
  • Combat Handguns

Twitter

  • Personal Defense World Twitter

Shooting Lifestyle

  • BallisticMag.com

Magazines

  • BallisticMag.com

Facebook

  • Ballistic Magazine Facebook

Twitter

  • Ballistic Magazine Twitter

Alpha Lifestyle

  • SkillsetMag.com

Magazines

  • Skillset

Facebook

  • Skillset Magazine Facebook

Twitter

  • Skillset Magazine Twitter

Instagram

  • Skillset Magazine Instagram
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • California Privacy Notice
  • Cookie Policy
© Athlon Outdoors, All Rights Reserved.
You use of this website constitutes and manifests your acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and awareness of the California Privacy Rights. Pursuant to U.S. Copyright law, as well as other applicable federal and state laws, the content on this website may not be reproduced, distributed, displayed, transmitted, cached, or otherwise used, without the prior, express, and written permission of Athlon Outdoors.

Manage your GDPR consents by clicking here. Manage your CCPA consents by clicking here.
No Result
View All Result
  • Guns
    • Rifles
    • Handguns
    • Shotguns
  • Knives
  • Gear
    • Holsters
    • Optics & Sights
    • Accessories
    • Ammo
    • Suppressors
  • News
    • New Products & Industry News
    • Police News
    • Military News
  • Videos
  • Contact Us

© 2023 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.