700 SPS vs 700 LTR?

**C-grunt** · 11-15-11, 14:04

I've had the SPS and currently have the LTR. Difference is the stock, fluting and the finish. I got a real good deal on my LTR and that's why I picked it up over another SPS.

**sgtbutt** · 11-15-11, 19:25

Stock, as some have pointed out is the biggest difference. I love the LTR but hate the design of the stock. I love HS but that model on the LTR sucks. I have a 700 VS take off stock on my SPS-T. It is the PSV002 if I'm not mistaken. I just about had an LTR without stock for $550 and should have jumped on it.
If you get the SPS-T you can easily pick up a stock of your choice. There are always HS, McMillan, B&C and many other "used" stocks that are a drop in fit. Plus for the used stocks they are a heck of alot cheaper then new and most are imaculate since some people upgrade stocks upon purchase. If you like the 5R stock with palm swell they are always available.

**jp0319** · 11-15-11, 21:02

Originally Posted by C-grunt

I've had the SPS and currently have the LTR. Difference is the stock, fluting and the finish. I got a real good deal on my LTR and that's why I picked it up over another SPS.

Originally Posted by sgtbutt

Stock, as some have pointed out is the biggest difference. I love the LTR but hate the design of the stock. I love HS but that model on the LTR sucks. I have a 700 VS take off stock on my SPS-T. It is the PSV002 if I'm not mistaken. I just about had an LTR without stock for $550 and should have jumped on it.
If you get the SPS-T you can easily pick up a stock of your choice. There are always HS, McMillan, B&C and many other "used" stocks that are a drop in fit. Plus for the used stocks they are a heck of alot cheaper then new and most are imaculate since some people upgrade stocks upon purchase. If you like the 5R stock with palm swell they are always available.

Thanks
Thats what I was hoping but just wanted to be sure while I had a chance to decide.

JP

**Pappabear** · 11-15-11, 23:59

Yep, get the SPS and upgrade the stock. You could buy one hell of a stock for 4 or 5 hundo! Your in range of a McMillian at 5.

**jp0319** · 11-16-11, 03:34

Originally Posted by Pappabear

Yep, get the SPS and upgrade the stock. You could buy one hell of a stock for 4 or 5 hundo! Your in range of a McMillian at 5.

I think I'll go with the SPS AAC with the threaded barrel. A good stock (HS, Manners), SWFA SSHD10X42MQ glass, and some other bits like bolt knob, bipod etc.

JP

**Pappabear** · 11-16-11, 07:58

If you get the threaded barrel, you might consider getting a AAC brakeout, even if you have no plans on getting the can. It does really take the bite out of the light kickin 308. 308 isnt bad, but it reduces it and after 50 rounds and reductionin kick is always nice.

**ColdDeadHands** · 11-16-11, 09:25

I'm surprised that nobody mention the difference in twist. The LTR has 1 in 12" and the SPS Tac has the 1 in 10" twist.

**Turnkey11** · 11-16-11, 09:32

I didnt realize how much the take-off stocks were until I bought my SPS Tac. Next two purchases I plan on getting for my rifle is a HS Precision PSV081 and a thread mount TBAC 30P-1, probably take another 2 inches off when I get it threaded as well.