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Remmy SPS

  • 26-02-2012 08:38AM
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 257 ✭✭


    Im thinking of putting in for a new licence. Normally I like to buy "good guns" but this time moneys a bit tight :rolleyes: :(

    THe remmy sps has caught my eye, not the tactical or the varmint- just the regular old SPS. It looks to be a nice rifle, and then top it with a cheap hawke scope. The whole lot should run me about €1,200.00 You couldnt really ask for anything cheaper then that.

    Anybody here have one? Would you recommend it. I usually follow the old advice of "you get what you pay for" so Im a tad bit worried that this could be a huge mistake.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭deeksofdoom


    Gonzor wrote: »
    Im thinking of putting in for a new licence. Normally I like to buy "good guns" but this time moneys a bit tight :rolleyes: :(

    THe remmy sps has caught my eye, not the tactical or the varmint- just the regular old SPS. It looks to be a nice rifle, and then top it with a cheap hawke scope. The whole lot should run me about €1,200.00 You couldnt really ask for anything cheaper then that.

    Anybody here have one? Would you recommend it. I usually follow the old advice of "you get what you pay for" so Im a tad bit worried that this could be a huge mistake.

    Why don't you spend your €1,200.00 on a good second hand rifle, rather than a bottom of the line SPS.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,205 ✭✭✭patsat


    I've an sps in 22-250 and it's shooting great....

    After fitting a timney trigger an Aics stock! Before dat I hated it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭deeksofdoom


    patsat wrote: »
    I've an sps in 22-250 and it's shooting great....

    After fitting a timney trigger an Aics stock! Before dat I hated it!

    There ya go then, only took an extra €1,000 to sort it out for yourself.:p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,205 ✭✭✭patsat


    patsat wrote: »
    I've an sps in 22-250 and it's shooting great....

    After fitting a timney trigger an Aics stock! Before dat I hated it!

    There ya go then, only took an extra €1,000 to sort it out for yourself.:p

    Yes but in fairness I bought it known that I would be spending money on it,

    Op why do plan on usin the rifle for and what cal? That would effect your choice


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 257 ✭✭Gonzor


    Deer and 308 patsat


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 384 ✭✭mrbrianj


    Have a look at a browning A bolt composite stalker. I think they are pretty similar money. They are made for stalking, nice stock which is factory bedded, adjustable trigger which is good. They come with two magazines and are screw cut.

    I think there is a good review in this months 'sporting rifle' or 'shooting sports'


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 807 ✭✭✭ejg


    I have two sps both really good and aftermarket parts available when one wants to improve things.
    The only thing, possibly think of adding a few euro extra for the stainless version.
    I would choose the remmy over a browning mainly due to parts available.
    edi


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 346 ✭✭virminhunter


    There ya go then, only took an extra €1,000 to sort it out for yourself.:p

    dunno about that, could get the same/similar results with say a boyds stock €110, timney trigger €120(ithink) diy bedding job €100 total of €330, maybe get the action blueprinted down the line.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 384 ✭✭mrbrianj


    ejg wrote: »
    I have two sps both really good and aftermarket parts available when one wants to improve things.
    The only thing, possibly think of adding a few euro extra for the stainless version.
    I would choose the remmy over a browning mainly due to parts available.
    edi
    That's the fun part of remmy, great option to trick things up as you go along


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,102 ✭✭✭Hibrion


    Give John Lambert a ring in Camolin. I just traded in a remington 700 sps stainless synthetic in 308 with him. It already has a timney trigger and a mod on too.

    John always has great deals on second hand guns regardless of what you are looking for.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭deeksofdoom


    dunno about that, could get the same/similar results with say a boyds stock €110, timney trigger €120(ithink) diy bedding job €100 total of €330, maybe get the action blueprinted down the line.

    Yeah but my point is you could go for a better spec remington 700 and you wouldn't have to do anything with it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 346 ✭✭virminhunter


    Yeah but my point is you could go for a better spec remington 700 and you wouldn't have to do anything with it.

    yeah sorry deeks, shoulda made that reply without quoting you.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 257 ✭✭Gonzor


    Its alright lads, Ive decided Im just going to save all bother and wait an extra couple of months and get myself a vsf and have done with it.... :D


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