700 CDL versus 700 SPS

in-too-deep · 02-17-2008, 02:24 PM

Afternoon, folks! I'm new to the forum, but it looks great so far!

I have a question regarding the metal finish on the 2 rifles mentioned in the title. Someday I want to get a 700 for deer, and I want a wood stock. The 700 CDL with Walnut is darn near $1000 on Remington's website, and the SPS is $620. Would it be wise to buy an SPS and put a nice laminated stock on it to replace the plastic? Would save money to get the cheaper gun and use an $200 after-market stock. Are the finishes different on the two guns, or is the only difference the stock?

Thank you for any insight.

SignorSchnitzel · 02-18-2008, 08:55 PM

I can't really answer your question entirely, but i know that the sps stock sucks, and thats pretty much why it costs less, so if you do get a sps, definately invest in a better stock. like an h-s precision stock or something, which i cant remember how much those cost, but I'm pretty sure you'll still be under $1000

oh and welcome to gun and game!

270wsm · 02-18-2008, 09:34 PM

in-too-deep,
Unless I am mistaken,the finish on the barrel,action and all metal are the same on both.
Hopefully Midas will respond to this as he has an extensive knowledge of firearms!

in-too-deep · 02-18-2008, 10:47 PM

Thanks for the info! I was looking at a Boyd's laminated wood stock. I'm still aways from getting a deer gun, 'cause I'm still saving up for a Savage 12 Varmint for coyote. I think I picked my next-next gun though, thanks to you folks!

lefty o · 02-19-2008, 12:22 AM

you'll find a much nicer finish on the cdl, the sps has a very dull blue, and the cheap plastic stock. the sps is still a good rifle, but not much to look at.

bigwil · 02-23-2008, 01:09 AM

get the sps and invest in a pillar bedded stock----do you or anyone else have have experience with trigger adjustment on the sps? would lke to lighten the pull on mine

bnorton325 · 02-28-2008, 08:49 PM

i have a cdl with a fluted barrel in a .264 win mag. it is a gorgeous gun!! good luck with it and the savage...the 12's are shooters...i have a savage 10 predator and its a tack driver.

7mmremmag1995 · 02-28-2008, 08:52 PM

i don't own one but the CDL is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

JAKEtheSNAKE · 03-10-2008, 10:17 PM

i just bought the sps and i dont care for it go with the wood stock the action on the wood is better

spoon_racer · 03-10-2008, 11:38 PM

I just bought a Remington SPS Varmint in .308 WIN and with just under 60 shots, wind, over a year and a half since I last fired a rifle, and the barrel not being free floated I shot three shots INSIDE a dime. .375 MOA. I have a Boyd's thumbhole stock on it but it was not made for the bull barrel and despite mush time sanding I haven't gotten it floated yet. After it is broken in and floated I expect even better MOA.

Just a little something to stir into the stew

turner · 03-14-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by in-too-deep

Afternoon, folks! I'm new to the forum, but it looks great so far!

I have a question regarding the metal finish on the 2 rifles mentioned in the title. Someday I want to get a 700 for deer, and I want a wood stock. The 700 CDL with Walnut is darn near $1000 on Remington's website, and the SPS is $620. Would it be wise to buy an SPS and put a nice laminated stock on it to replace the plastic? Would save money to get the cheaper gun and use an $200 after-market stock. Are the finishes different on the two guns, or is the only difference the stock?

Thank you for any insight.

Yes, indeed, the finish on the barrel and action of the SPS is dull rather than the brighter blue of the CDL (a gorgeous, if not cheap rifle). I personally prefer the Mauser action of the 798 and plan on buying a 798 SPS and adding an Accurate Innovations fully pillar bedded stock aftermarket for about another 4 bills, and saving that ugly plastic thing for a trip where harsh conditions might be encountered. A Boyds laminate stock would run you about $150., and would work very well too. Just took off an ugly (to my eye) fiberglass stock on a SS Ruger Hawkeye and replaced it with a Boyds.

va_hunter · 04-10-2008, 04:24 PM

I bought 700 CDL in 25-06 last fall. $625. price on the Rem site is suggested retail. love it all around

turner · 04-10-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by va_hunter

I bought 700 CDL in 25-06 last fall. $625. price on the Rem site is suggested retail. love it all around

A very good deal on a very pretty rifle! Congrats.

Bullseye70 · 04-29-2008, 09:08 PM

I bought a 700 CDL in Remington's new 17 Rem Fireball cartridge and I must say the wood stock is beautiful. I found quite a few pit marks on the trigger guard, took some pictures of it and sent a letter to Remington and bang, I had a new trigger guard within two weeks, no questions asked. Thank You Remington. Incidentally, I put a 16 power Leupold scope on it and it will take out a flys eye at 100 yards. Great rifle.

ba_50 · 05-15-2008, 05:28 PM

Dick's Sporting Goods CDL $710 SPS varmint under $500

telkev · 05-24-2008, 11:12 PM

in-to-deep, google "stocky stocks" and they have some really good deals on boyd's laminated stocks(who make all the laminated stocks for remington anyway) that already have remington recoil pads. They sell the exra's that remington did not take. You can buy them from $100-$130 depending on short or long action. They sometimes have cdl stocks too.

ACfixer · 06-04-2008, 04:42 PM

I have a CDL in stainless I am picking up Monday, no comparison to the SPS. Everything is nicer. They're both 700's and will shoot as straight as a tight string, but the similarities end there. Mine was $890 with the fluted barrel and X-mark pro trigger. If aesthetics mean nothing then the SPS will serve you well, but the CDL is a work of art.

02-17-2008, 02:24 PM	#1
in-too-deep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 1	700 CDL versus 700 SPS Afternoon, folks! I'm new to the forum, but it looks great so far! I have a question regarding the metal finish on the 2 rifles mentioned in the title. Someday I want to get a 700 for deer, and I want a wood stock. The 700 CDL with Walnut is darn near $1000 on Remington's website, and the SPS is $620. Would it be wise to buy an SPS and put a nice laminated stock on it to replace the plastic? Would save money to get the cheaper gun and use an $200 after-market stock. Are the finishes different on the two guns, or is the only difference the stock? Thank you for any insight.

02-18-2008, 09:34 PM	#3
270wsm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 326 Images: 2	in-too-deep, Unless I am mistaken,the finish on the barrel,action and all metal are the same on both. Hopefully Midas will respond to this as he has an extensive knowledge of firearms! __________________ THIS IS MY COMMANDMENT,THAT YE LOVE ONE ANOTHER,AS I HAVE LOVED YOU-Jesus Christ(John15:12)

02-28-2008, 08:52 PM	#8
7mmremmag1995 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,272 Images: 1 Blog Entries: 1	i don't own one but the CDL is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL __________________ Just LeDoux it

03-10-2008, 11:38 PM	#10
spoon_racer Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 37	SPS-V I just bought a Remington SPS Varmint in .308 WIN and with just under 60 shots, wind, over a year and a half since I last fired a rifle, and the barrel not being free floated I shot three shots INSIDE a dime. .375 MOA. I have a Boyd's thumbhole stock on it but it was not made for the bull barrel and despite mush time sanding I haven't gotten it floated yet. After it is broken in and floated I expect even better MOA. Just a little something to stir into the stew

02-18-2008, 08:55 PM	#2
SignorSchnitzel Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 79	I can't really answer your question entirely, but i know that the sps stock sucks, and thats pretty much why it costs less, so if you do get a sps, definately invest in a better stock. like an h-s precision stock or something, which i cant remember how much those cost, but I'm pretty sure you'll still be under $1000 oh and welcome to gun and game!

02-18-2008, 10:47 PM	#4
in-too-deep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 1	Thanks for the info! I was looking at a Boyd's laminated wood stock. I'm still aways from getting a deer gun, 'cause I'm still saving up for a Savage 12 Varmint for coyote. I think I picked my next-next gun though, thanks to you folks!

02-19-2008, 12:22 AM	#5
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,360	you'll find a much nicer finish on the cdl, the sps has a very dull blue, and the cheap plastic stock. the sps is still a good rifle, but not much to look at.

02-23-2008, 01:09 AM	#6
bigwil Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	get the sps and invest in a pillar bedded stock----do you or anyone else have have experience with trigger adjustment on the sps? would lke to lighten the pull on mine

02-28-2008, 08:49 PM	#7
bnorton325 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FT Bragg, NC Posts: 25	i have a cdl with a fluted barrel in a .264 win mag. it is a gorgeous gun!! good luck with it and the savage...the 12's are shooters...i have a savage 10 predator and its a tack driver.

03-10-2008, 10:17 PM	#9
JAKEtheSNAKE Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 16	i just bought the sps and i dont care for it go with the wood stock the action on the wood is better

04-10-2008, 04:24 PM	#12
va_hunter Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Apex. NC Posts: 10	I bought 700 CDL in 25-06 last fall. $625. price on the Rem site is suggested retail. love it all around

04-29-2008, 09:08 PM	#14
Bullseye70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 13	I bought a 700 CDL in Remington's new 17 Rem Fireball cartridge and I must say the wood stock is beautiful. I found quite a few pit marks on the trigger guard, took some pictures of it and sent a letter to Remington and bang, I had a new trigger guard within two weeks, no questions asked. Thank You Remington. Incidentally, I put a 16 power Leupold scope on it and it will take out a flys eye at 100 yards. Great rifle.

05-15-2008, 05:28 PM	#15
ba_50 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17	Dick's Sporting Goods CDL $710 SPS varmint under $500

05-24-2008, 11:12 PM	#16
telkev Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW MS Posts: 306	in-to-deep, google "stocky stocks" and they have some really good deals on boyd's laminated stocks(who make all the laminated stocks for remington anyway) that already have remington recoil pads. They sell the exra's that remington did not take. You can buy them from $100-$130 depending on short or long action. They sometimes have cdl stocks too.

06-04-2008, 04:42 PM	#17
ACfixer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Turning base to final -KAPV- Posts: 248	I have a CDL in stainless I am picking up Monday, no comparison to the SPS. Everything is nicer. They're both 700's and will shoot as straight as a tight string, but the similarities end there. Mine was $890 with the fluted barrel and X-mark pro trigger. If aesthetics mean nothing then the SPS will serve you well, but the CDL is a work of art.