Trade my 700 for an SPR?

[cgbills]

Ok I have been lusting after a SPR rifle. I currently have a R700 in 308. The 700 is a great rifle but I really do not have a place to shoot past 500 yards. I have been thinking of selling the 700 and building an SPR. Here is my rational, other than the fact I want one. 1. Since I can't shoot much past 500, a 5.56 would be plenty. 2. I can focus my reloading on 77 grain 5.56 and shoot that through my other ARs and would be cheaper in the long run. 3. I don't have to get multiple suppressors for my rifles, just swap between ARs. 4. Have to only focus on getting one type of replacement parts. So what do you all think? Should I sell the 700 for an SPR?

[broylz]

Tough call. I have a r700 in 308 and a m4gery. I too have thought about trading like you but I would be more likely to sbr my current carbine and get a spr upper for it.

[COVERBUSTER]

Keep the 700. 7.62 might come in handy. Build the SPR over time as $$ becomes available , slow and steady gets the job done. I tried the SPR/ no 7.62 route a few years back after reading up on NRA Highpower and seeing what the 5.56 was doing, like you thinking logistics, didnt pan out. I still needed recoil therapy from the 7.62.

You can use Varget for both

[LoboTBL]

My thoughts on every quality firearm I have ever sold or traded off... & ...Why, oh why did I do that?

Keep the 700 and build your SPR as $$$$'s allow...years from now you will be glad you did.

I've never suffered from buyer's remorse over a weapon but I have certainly had seller's remorse...Jus sayin

[Cameron]

For all the reasons you stated, it certainly makes sense to replace the bolt action with a good quality SPR. I think there is a really nice Bavo Company SPR in the equipment exchange you should look at.

Like most people said, what is the opportunity cost of keeping the bolt gun and waiting the few months necessary to come up with it's value in cash.

I recently sold an FN .308 bolt action as I want to get an LMT MWS in .308 and I just never shot the FN. I do not regret selling that rifle as I never really shot it.

Cameron

[elnino31]

Not sure what you have into the 700. If it's a stock rifle and you're getting the better end of the deal... then by all means sell or trade away. You always be able to pick up another 700 down the road if you wanna get back into a 308.

This thread is ironic... b/c I was trying to sell off a well equiped 700 to pick up the SPR that cameron was selling. I have an FN A2 that gets all of my b/a attention.

[cgbills]

It is for the most part stock. The big thing is the barrel is chopped to 20in and threaded. Also the trigger is tuned, weight added to the stock and a karsten adjustable cheek rest.

[zombie killer]

Reason #4 was a major contributor for my latest upper. You will only need one type of magazine/ammo. It's fairly easy to find in any store/cheaper. Parts are interchangeable for the most part. I say go for the SPR.

[roymorrison]

I'm trying to sell my 20 inch .308 bolt gun right now because my 5.56 SPR basically makes it useless. If I get another .308, it'll probably be a 16 inch barrel gas gun. I just don't have a reason to own a 20 inch barrel .308 bolt gun anymore with the out of the box accuracy and precision that gas guns are capable of these days.

If I ever own another bolt gun it will probably be a .338 gun.

[Submariner]

I'm trying to sell my 20 inch .308 bolt gun right now because my 5.56 SPR basically makes it useless. If I get another .308, it'll probably be a 16 inch barrel gas gun. I just don't have a reason to own a 20 inch barrel .308 bolt gun anymore with the out of the box accuracy and precision that gas guns are capable of these days.

This reality is reflected in the prices of used M700s. Supply is greater than demand. This said, I still may sell mine to finance a LaRue .7.62mm gas gun.