Adults and children recognize him in cult action films and in reports from battlefields, and now in computer slots. The rifle looks most natural in the hands of safari hunters and law enforcement officers. Simple in appearance, with excellent geometry, the Model 700 series of rifles began to be produced in the Remington arms workshops at the beginning of 1962. Thanks to its simplicity and ease of operation, reliability and good quality design, the carbine quickly won numerous fans, both among specialists and amateurs.
The basic model became the basis for several modifications. Namely: several types of sniper weapons have been added to the arsenal of the US Armed Forces; the well-known M-40 model entered service with the Marine Corps in 1966. The M-24 model was armed with the American Armed Forces in 1987. These days, the carbine is the most popular small weapon for police and special forces in the United States.
Remington 700 Police LTR TWS Carbine Review
The popularity factor of the Remington 700 Police LTR TWS carbines lies in the high shooting accuracy, good accuracy and excellent hit rates, which was achieved due to the design of the bolt group. It is precisely due to the fact that it takes a minimum of time to fire a shot and reload a rifle, which became the basis for the release of various assortment options. The creators of Remington firearms used the capabilities of the 700 series as rifles with the highest accuracy of fire, which is a unique quality in certain conditions.
It is necessary to take into account that the creators of the 700 series model range offer their products in a large number of calibers.
- The caliber range includes several dozen. Beginning with . 177 Rem - 4.5 mm and up to . 338 Rem Ultra magnum - 8.6 mm, in some cases larger ones are also found.
- Shooting is carried out with standard 7.62 * 51.00 mm NATO caliber cartridges. 308 Win.
A review of the Remington 700 Police LTR TWS carbine is given in this video:
Advantages and disadvantages
- What is most important in a firearm is the precision of the shot. The main advantage of the standard Remington 700 series rifle is its 1 MOA accuracy.
- Another important priority of carbines of this type is that all modern modifications of the 700 model, regardless of design features and purpose, are equipped with a barrel made of stainless steel.
- Experts and hunting enthusiasts note the quality of the stock made of polymer alloys; they have the ability to adjust to achieve high shooting accuracy per 1 arc minute when using match-level class cartridges.
Naturally, even the best weapon cannot but have drawbacks. In the case of the 700 series series, experts criticize the extractor for not being strong enough. Purely subjectively, it is considered too thin, a metal product made using the stamping technique, which under certain conditions has a tendency to break.
Carbine Remington 700 POLICE LTR TWS cal. 308 WIN (20″ barrel)
Purpose
Carbines from the Remington 700 Police series, including the LTR TWS, are an excellent example of a rifle that has received excellent recommendations in service with the US police.
It has found its place as a reliable and well-made sniper-type rifle for urban police operations. High accuracy, mobility and lightness have also made it a faithful companion for hunters and travelers, especially for those who prefer hunting large dangerous animals.
Varieties
Due to the fact that the creators of the model initially managed to achieve excellent performance of the mechanism in all respects, a huge number of modifications of the Tactical Weapons System series, that is, tactical firearms systems, were created on the basis. Among them, the most famous sniper samples are:
Remington 700 PSS series - Police Sharp Shooter - police weapons for different cartridge calibers, exclusively adapted for special tasks, equipped with Kevlar stocks.
- Remington model series 700 VS is a sample of small arms, the design of which is almost identical to the previous version, the shape, geometry, size and weight of the stock are slightly different.
- The Remington Police is a strictly police version of the bolt action rifle. The model is a minor upgrade to modern technology of the 700 PSS series rifles.
- Remington Light tactical rifle is a lightweight and shortened version of the LTR tactical rifle.
The Remington 700 series of sniper rifles is produced to fire cartridges of more than twenty calibers. Quite a wide selection - starting from . 177 "Remington" - 4, 50 mm and up to . 338 "Remington Ultra Magnum" 8, 60 mm.
MAKSIMOV.SU
American weapons have always been distinguished by pragmatic design and ascetic finishing.
Moreover, this applied not only to bolt-action and pump-action rifles, common in the United States, but also to classic double-barreled shotguns.
Americans
They don’t like to overpay, so they sell their weapons at a very, very reasonable price. But they have it. Our price is completely different.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
But
in any case, it will be much cheaper than European weapons, which have similar characteristics in design and combat accuracy. Finishing and other glamorous things - yes, the Americans are losing here. But they don’t even know about it, and if they do, they usually don’t pay attention to it.
Today
we will talk about the American legend - the Remington rifle “seven hundredth” model, which has already been discontinued, but continues to enjoy constant popularity.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem,
general view
Last time
Trophy hunting has become widespread among Russian hunters. Moreover, our compatriots no longer limit themselves only to the hunting grounds of Russia, but actively use the services of companies that organize hunting tours to various exotic countries.
Certainly,
Such travel is not cheap, but even in our country, “civilized” hunting is not currently available to everyone. Expensive trophy hunting requires appropriate weapons and equipment. And the point here is not snobbery, but rather the adequacy of the rifle and equipment to the conditions and rules of “correct” hunting.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
But trophy hunting comes in different forms.
Killing a marmot at a distance of about a kilometer or more is a very serious result for any shooter, especially taking into account the relatively small killing zone of this animal. But not everyone has the desire and ability to shoot at such distances.
That's why
For marmot hunting (varminting), rifles of .223 Rem caliber (5.56x45 mm NATO) are quite common. One of them is the Remington-700.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
The already legendary classic “Model 700”,
despite its rather ancient origins, it is still very popular.
Remington 700 action group
, which is one of the many modifications of the Mauser-98 system, is considered one of the best in its class, despite fair criticism of the ejector design and the potentially problematic spring-loaded reflector in the cylinder mirror.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
Nevertheless
, the presence of several versions of the “model 700”, combined with more or less acceptable workmanship, a good range of calibers, combat accuracy and a reasonable price, make the Remington 700 rifles attractive to athletes and hunters.
Arrows
from all over the world note another very significant fact - all modifications of this rifle have such an important advantage as the ability to show good results “out of the box”, i.e.
without any fine-tuning. Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
Although,
on the other hand, this particular model, if you want to get the maximum result, needs serious fine-tuning - if possible, everything that is possible is changed, from the stock to the trigger. At a minimum, the rifle needs to lay the “iron” in a “bed” of resin (the same “bedding”).
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT
.223 Rem
The most famous modifications of the “model 700”
are: varmint version Remington 700 VS (Varmint Syntetic - synthetic stock and “black” barrel), 700 VLS and VS SF (laminated stock, “black” barrel and synthetic stock plus stainless steel barrel) and Remington 700 PSS (Police Sharp Shooter), about 10 years ago, changed the designation 700 PSS to 700 Police (P). The US Marine Corps adopted the M24, a modification of the Remington 700.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
VS and HSS (P) series rifles
almost identical. The differences are minimal and consist in the number of swivels on the forend (PSS has two swivels, one of which is designed for attaching a bipod) and some details of the HSPrecision stock (non-adjustable heavy PSS stock, identical to the M24 stock, has a wider forend, convenient for shooting from a rest, and a more voluminous butt neck).
Remington 700
SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
Reinforced fiberglass stock
The PSS and VS models have an integrated aluminum rail, eliminating problems with fitting and laying the bolt group. The shape of the stock is strict, classic, with a “cheek” on the butt.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
Thick-walled trunk
660 mm (26 inches) long, hung along its entire length.
The muzzle is decorated with a “crown” (recessed muzzle chamfer). The quality of Remington rifles has dropped significantly and this happened quite a long time ago, so barrels with disgusting bore processing are quite common, and there may be complaints about the quality of processing of other metal parts. Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
Remington 700 rifles
They have good accuracy with factory-made ammunition, but the maximum result (like any rifle) can only be achieved when shooting with self-propelled guns.
In this case, the difference in groups on targets can reach up to 0.5 MOA. For our country, due to the peculiarities of weapons legislation, this is not yet entirely relevant. Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem muzzle
Yes and
the use of high-quality factory ammunition, combined with a reliable bracket and a good sight, allows you to achieve quite acceptable results for solving most problems.
Taking into account
problems with cartridges due to anti-Russian sanctions, many shooters use fairly stable domestic Centaur cartridges in their Rem-700, which allow them to “squeeze out” 1 arc minute or less.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
upper receiver without optic
Shop at Remington-700
It has a classic “Mauser” design and holds 3-5 rounds depending on the caliber.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem,
flip-up magazine cover
Fuse
lever type, located to the right and behind the bolt handle. The trigger mechanism has 3 adjusting screws, with which you can adjust the trigger force to a quite reasonable 1.5 kg.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem,
fuse operation
Installation of optics
does not present any difficulties, because The receiver on top has all the necessary seats for attaching brackets. You can install the rings directly on the bases, or first install a solid base with a Weaver rail, and then install any rings and sights on it.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem,
optics installation
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem,
optics installation
Rifles Rem-700
Available in .223 Rem, .22-250, .243 Win and .308 Win. The weight of the rifles is 3.7-3.9 kg, depending on the caliber and design.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
action
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
The above-described modifications of the Remington-700
are rifles suitable for both hunting and target shooting. But versatility is the enemy of the good. Therefore, an interesting option is the Varmint rifle we are considering.
Specific stock
and significant weight make this weapon not the most convenient for hand-held shooting. But shooting from point-blank range with this varmint is a pleasure.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
action
Rifle in hand
with an optical sight installed, it feels like a very weighty weapon (the total weight of the rifle with optics, belt and loaded magazine is about 5 kg). The bolt group is compact.
Walls
The receiver has retained the Mauser thickness, which gives the shooter a feeling of confidence. The rifle is completely painted black, looks laconic and aggressive.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
action
Equipment
an integral five-place magazine taking into account the installed sight is not such a simple task, although this is largely a matter of habit. The shutter operates clearly and quite smoothly, although there is a characteristic crunching and grinding noise. The bolt handle is very comfortable, having a signature flattened ball and an ergonomic bend shape.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
action
Trigger force
on the rifle “out of the box” it was about 2.6 kg. This is a bit much for high-precision weapons, but such is the reality of the modern Western world, when the manufacturer is forced to insure against accidents associated with involuntary shots.
Especially
, as mentioned above, the trigger mechanism of the 700 series rifles is fully adjustable and, if desired, can be replaced with a precision trigger from well-known manufacturers.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
Brief performance characteristics of the Remington 700 SPS VARMINT. 223 Rem
Rifle weight - 3.9 kg Caliber - .223 Rem Magazine capacity - 5 rounds Total weapon length - 1180 mm Barrel length - 660 mm (26 inches) Stock - black plastic
conclusions
Remington-700 rifles
many people like the rather good functioning of the mechanisms, acceptable reliability, accuracy and a kind of harsh color. A large selection of calibers allows you to choose a weapon from the Rem-700 line for any traditional European or American hunting.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem
One of the factors
allowing us to judge positively the entire line of “model 700” is the world-famous accuracy of rifles of the PSS and VS modifications and the authority of Remington that has not yet been completely lost. The weapons of this company have always been attractive in terms of price-quality ratio, although this very quality of Remington has been falling uncontrollably lately.
Nevertheless
, as the Americans say, who never buy impractical things and, like no one else, know the true cost of weapons, “The Rem-700 is a rifle for your money.”
As usual,
When buying a rifle, you should pay special attention to the quality of processing of the bore - now openly defective imported weapons are becoming more and more common on sale. But not only defects, but also the design of modern foreign weapons increasingly raises doubts, which are confirmed by hunting.
Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem,
handguard
If
talking about Remington, the Remington-750 self-loading rifle performed very poorly in practice.
Another extremely specific weapon is the budget-class “American Dream” - the Remington 770, which we will talk about next time. Remington 700 SPS VARMINT .223 Rem, barrel stamps
The article was published in the magazine “Hunting” in May 2015
Specifications
| № | Index | Denomination |
| 1 | Caliber | 223, 308 mm Win |
| 2 | Curb weight | 3.40 kg |
| 3 | Body, length | 101.00 cm |
| 4 | Barrel, length | 51.00 cm |
| 5 | Fuse type | Manual |
| 6 | Effect. shot range | 500.00 – 800.00 m |
| 7 | Store, capacity | 4 – 5 rounds |
Performance characteristics of Remington 700 SPS (TTX)
In any version and demonstrated class, the rifle shows consistently high results. Naturally, the combat version of the rifle has the standard qualities, which has the following characteristics:
| Index | Meaning |
| Barrel length | 609 mm (in original version). In hunting and sporting modifications, the barrel length is different due to a different method of ammunition supply and the applicable cartridge |
| Ammunition used | Depending on the version - standard NATO cartridge caliber .222 Remington |
| In service | US Army and NATO, actively exploited by US satellites in the Middle East region |
| Barrel endurance | Up to 5000 rounds |
| Shop | Standard in the original version for 3 rounds. In subsequent modifications the volume was increased to 6 rounds |
Design
- The basic mechanics of the Remington 700 carbine design is that the bolt is equipped with two lugs.
- Rotating the bolt handle at a right angle causes it to engage with the receiver structure.
- The barrel bore is locked and the weapon is ready to fire a shot.
Sight for Remington 700 Police LTR
The history of the rifle
War is the engine of industry, technology and weapons. It was under the sign of war that the legendary Remington 700 series sniper rifle appeared at the moment. The process of creation and the background to its appearance can be divided into several stages:
- 1961 - the beginning of research design work to create a universal sniper rifle for the US Navy. Several well-known weapons companies are taking part in the creation. The main requirement is ease of maintenance and shooting accuracy at medium distances (according to unconfirmed reports, the creation of a sniper rifle is associated not only with the beginning of the Vietnam War, but with Soviet developments in the invention of the famous SVD);
- 1961 - the Remington company carries out design work to improve the design of the Mauser 98G rifle, which was in service with the Wehrmacht throughout the Second World War;
- 1962 - a tender for supply to the troops was won by a model from the Remington company, under the index 700. At this moment, the troops experienced an acute shortage of sniper weapons of sufficient reliability and moisture resistance. Losses from sniper fire in the US Army reach a critical 15% per day, due to the lack of qualified snipers equipped with modern weapons;
- 1962 - the first deliveries of the new rifle to the troops and field tests in the Vietnam conflict. Combat tests show the high effectiveness of the weapon in marine operations at short and medium distances. The final decision on the adoption and mass production of the rifle in the amount of 100 thousand units;
- 1963 - present day - further testing of the rifle and subsequent modernization with increasing accuracy, range of use and other characteristics. The rifle enters civilian use with minor changes.
The original version of the rifle
Design, device
The design of the 700 series rifle is quite simple, since the designers and engineers, when designing it, aimed at ease of maintenance in the field conditions of a possible third world war. The rifle consists of several components:
Trunk
The main and integral part of the entire rifle in its original design until 1977 was made of natural wood. The buttstock is not foldable, but given the small dimensions of the rifle, it did not create difficulties for the shooter.
20%
The shooting performance with polyamide barrels has improved so much
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After modernization, the stock, as well as the barrel, are made of polyamide - a plastic component that does not dry out, lasts 50% longer and is cheaper in modern production. In addition, the use of modern plastic alloys has improved shooting performance by 20%.
Sighting equipment
Initially, the rifle’s sighting system did not provide additional equipment for the shooter except for magnifying optics from the Karl Zeiss company, but subsequently, starting in the 90s of the 20th century, with the improvement of sighting and night equipment, shooters received additional equipment.
First of all, this affected the equipment with thermal imaging cameras and night vision equipment, which have proven themselves during Operation Desert Storm and combat operations in Afghanistan.
Trigger
A classic detail, carried over from its German ancestor. It has a safety catch, and the hook is made close to the rim of the trigger;
Shop
Depending on the application and tasks of the rifle, the magazine contains 3, 4, 5 or 6 rounds of varying power. There are 2 variants of ammunition in service, but in civilian and sporting versions the range of cartridges is expanded to 9 units.
Optional equipment
The possibilities for improving the rifle are great. This was appreciated not only by the US military, but also by civilian users. Some modifications provide for the installation of a Piccatini rail, tactical flashlights, additional tools for sniper action, and other equipment that can positively affect the performance of a combat mission without critically increasing the weight of the weapon.
Disassembled rifle
Modifications
During the operation of the rifle, several iconic modifications of the 700 series were released on the civilian sporting and military markets:
- Model 700 SPS is a standard version that has initial characteristics (designed specifically for the US Army).
Standard version of the Remington 700 sps rifle
| Name | Paragraph |
| Caliber | 223. Remington |
| Weight | 3.3 kg |
| Number of units produced | 100 thousand units |
| application | US Army and Navy units |
- 700 SPS LEFT HAND is an interesting example and modification of a rifle that is made specifically for left-handed shooters with a frame located on the opposite side.
A rifle made specifically for left-handed shooters
| Name | Paragraph |
| Caliber | 223. Remington |
| Weight | 3.3 kg |
| Number of units produced | 100 thousand units |
| application | US Army and Navy units |
- Model 700 SPS SS is a rifle whose feature is the use of aluminum in the production of the barrel. It began to be frequently used since the 1980s of the 20th century.
700 SPS SS version
| Description | Characteristic |
| Caliber | 223. Remington |
| Weight | 2.8 kg |
| Number of units produced | 10 thousand units |
| application | Civil version |
- 700 SPS Varmint is one of the latest modifications to the rifle, designed to bring accuracy and shooting accuracy to the ideal through the use of modern polymer alloys that reduce the weight of the weapon.
Remington 700 rifle Varmint 308
| Meaning | Index |
| Caliber | 227. Remington |
| Weight | 3.0 kg |
| Number of units produced | 60 thousand units |
| application | US Army |
