Madison, NC – One
of the major issues for young shooters and smaller stature
shooters is finding a gun that fits properly. Remington offers a
comprehensive line of downsized shotguns, centerfire and rimfire
rifles, specifically-designed with a shorter length of pull and
compact barrels for well-balanced, easy handling without
sacrificing performance. Joining the Model 700 SPS Youth
bolt action rifle line-up for 2007 is the popular and versatile
7mm-08 chambering.
This highly-functional centerfire features the unrivaled Model
700 solid steel cylindrical receiver housed in a weather
resistant, black matte synthetic stock with defined grips and
dual sling swivel studs. This sturdy, well-designed stock has a
one-inch shorter length of pull than standard Model 700 SPS
rifles and features the recoiling-taming R3® Recoil Pad which
reduces felt recoil over 30 percent. The compact 20-inch
hammer-forged, standard contour barrel is constructed of carbon
steel and wears a matte blued finish. Receiver is drilled and
tapped for easy attachment of optics. And for optimal
performance and versatility from this bolt action, choose from
Remington’s three 7mm-08 ammunition offerings – Premier® AccuTip™
140 gr, Express® Core-Lokt® 140 gr PSP or 120 gr HP.
Functional, durable and proven, the Model 700 SPS line of
centerfire rifles represents a solid choice in a bolt-action
rifle and now young shooters can own one designed just for them
in a choice of two universal calibers - .243 Win. and new for
2007 the solid-performing 7mm-08. The Model 700 SPS Youth
rifle is available at a suggested retail price of $604.
| Offerings for 2007 are as follows: |
|
Model 700 SPS |
|
Model |
700 SPS Youth |
 |
| Action |
Bolt/Short |
 |
| BBL Length |
20 inches |
 |
| Overall Length |
38 5/8 inches |
 |
| Avg. Weight |
6 3/4 lbs. |
 |
| Stock Material |
Synthetic |
 |
| Stock Finish |
Matte Black |
 |
| BBL Material |
Carbon Steel |
 |
| BBL Finish |
Matte Blued |
 |
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