Thread: Rem 700 Varmint Build...

So, before I shoot out the lightweight 7mm08 hunting gun, I thought I would get myself a dedicated target shooting rifle.

Being a leftie, I had a few less choices than normal. So, to keep things simple, I have picked up a 700 Varmint in 308. I figure it's a good learning rifle, which is the main point of this project.

The project will be documented, change something on the rifle, shoot it, record the results, change something else and so on.

Remington 700 SPS Varmint .308 Left Hand

While I am sure I will have a million and one questions over the next year or so (it's a slow build) - the first one that comes to mind is -

Stocks.

With the plastic stock that comes with the SPS, is it worth stabilising & bedding it, or, am I better replacing it with something aftermarket and bedding that?

My budget long terms allows for a McMillan - will an A3 or A5 really be that much of a step up from a bedded Boyds? Are any of the chassis systems worth considering - or is that mainly still tacticool?

Thanks guys.