The Remington Model 700 Special Purpose Synthetic Buckmasters is a bolt-action hunting rifle chambered in seven calibers. The Model 700 was introduced by Remington in 1962 and has since been expanded to include more than 30 sub-models. The major difference between the SPS and the other sub-models is price. The SPS costs the least of any Model 700 because it uses a synthetic stock instead of its traditional wooden design.
Remington says the Model 700âs action forms âthree rings of steel,â meaning it uses a push-feed action where the bolt pushes the round towards the chamber and the extractor does not grab the rim of the cartridge until the bolt is completely forward and locked. It doesnât affect the smoothness of the action, but does cater to oneâs preference. Some prefer the push-feed action over a control-round feed action (which does the opposite). Also, according to Remington, the Model 700âs receiver was milled from a single piece of steel, so itâll be more resistant to wear overtime than those not milled from a single piece of steel. A durable receiver is necessary especially when absorbing the force of the initial explosion that sets off heavier loads.
The 700 SPS Buckmasters features a synthetic stock finished in Realtree Hardwoods HD. It also has an engraved floorplate featuring the Buckmasters logo. It has a free-floated barrel, so when the barrel heats up and swells it wonât press against the stock and interfere with the rifleâs accuracy. And it is also equipped with Remingtonâs patented X-Mark Pro adjustable trigger system, which has a pull weight of 3.5 pounds with two pounds of adjustment to suit the shooterâs individual needs. Whatâs unique about the X-Mark Pro trigger system is that it can be adjusted externally.
Remington recommends the Buckmasters for hunting deer, however, the model is currently discontinued.
