The Annoyed Man wrote:
What bullet weights? This matters greatly, and is closely tied to the next question.
What barrel twist? If the twist rate isn't right for the bullet weight you're shooting, you're going to get bad results.
What caliber? (The SPS Tactical is available in .223 and .308) The Remington website says that the .223 version is a 1:9 twist and the .308 version is a 1:12 twist. For purposes of accuracy, in the .223 Remington, 1:9 limits you to 69 grain bullets and under, with 55-62 grain probably (but not necessarily) being optimum.
FWIW. I have a Model 700 XCR Tactical Long Range http://remington.com/en/products/firear ... range.aspx
It shoots my 75g reloads just fine. I can hit the target at 400 yds.
It does have the heavy bull barrel, and is heavy as heck, but with the bi-pod on a bench it is very consistant.
I normally shoot 69g through it, but I got a deal on some 75g HPBT Hornady that I could not refuse! (they were free)
