By David Crane
defrev (at) gmail (dot) com
May 24, 2010
Well, it looks like a classic jut got a little better, or at least a little quieter. Remington Firearms just introduced the Remington Model 700 SPS Tactical AAC-SD sound-suppressed bolt-action sniper rifle system, which is essentially a product-improved/upgraded Remington Model 700 SPS Tactical rifle that’s been threaded to accept an AAC (Advanced Armament Corporation) or any other 5/8-24 muzzle can (silencer/sound suppressor). The Model 700 SPS Tactical AAC-SD’s barrel twist is 1-in-10″ vs. the Model 700 SPS Tactical’s 1-in-12″ barrel twist.
Key Features (courtesy of Remington’s website):
– 308 Win with 20” Heavy Barrel with 5/8-24 Threaded Muzzle
– Shipped with Thread Protector Installed
– Accepts AAC and other 5/8-24 Threaded Flash Hiders, Muzzle Brake and Suppressors
– 1 in 10″ Rate of Twist for 168 grain (168gr)-220 grain (220gr) Bullets and Sub-Sonic Loads
– Hogue® Overmolded Ghillie Green™ Pillar Bedded Stock
– X-Mark Pro ® Externally Adjustable Trigger Set at 3.5 Pounds
– AAC Suppressor and Leupold Mark IV Scope, Base and Rings not included
Here’s the company literature on the X-Mark Pro Trigger System:
It breaks like glass, has virtually zero creep and offers a level of shot control unmatched by any factory trigger today.
The X-Mark Pro™ Trigger delivers true custom-grade performance in a production trigger, and for 2009 is user-adjustable with readily available tools. Not that you’ll feel the need. This year’s version will also come from the factory with a lighter average pull weight – 3 1/2 with 2 lbs. range of adjustment. While others use gadgets and add-ons to hide inconsistencies, Remington eliminates them with state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques and the tightest possible production tolerances.
A mirror-like finish on its components enhances corrosion resistance and adds to its breaks-like-glass feel. The externally adjustable X-Mark Pro Trigger is now standard equipment on new Model 700™ and Model Seven™ rifles.
MSRP: $757.00 (AAC® Suppressor and Leupold® Mark IV Scope, Base and Rings not included)
Company Contact Info:
Remington Arms Company, Inc.
870 Remington Drive
P.O. Box 700
Madison, NC 27025-0700
TEL: 800-243-9700
Fax: 336-548-7801
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.remington.com
Photo(s) Credit: Remington
Hat Tip: Rob Silvers
Related Articles
Remington M24E Sniper Weapon System (Sniper Rifle) “Leaked” Promo Video for SHOT Show 2010
Remington Modular Sniper Rifle (MSR) Competes for SOCOM Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) Contract