[SMITTY 300 WSM]

Whats the difference between a Remington XCR and SPS ? I know the XCR has a black Trinite coating ,and the synthetic stock is different color Is that the only difference between the 2?

 

[Harrysigafoo]

I think the SPS has a thinner barrel.

 

[John Henry]

my XCR is stainless. I know they recently started the black nitrite.

I don't know if the SPS has the same rubberized inserts on the stock as the XCR.

 

[RobOz]

I would go with the SPS and spend the difference on a good stock.

 

[sch Co]

I heard the XCR has issues with yellow staining.

 

[SMITTY 300 WSM]

Does anyone know for sure it seems like theres about $350.00 difference between the two

 

[*Moose]

The SPS replaced the ADL as the budget 700.

 

[Harrysigafoo]

fit and finish is much better on the XCR. the SPS has a floor plate and the old ADL didn't.

You might check the barrel overal length. Depending on cartridge the SPS barrels are really thin, might be a weight difference.

 

[Harrysigafoo]

I just noticed the XCR is discontinued with remington except for the Tactical models????

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-xcr.aspx