E-mail from Remington about the Remington Model 700P (PSS)

to Lee Erickson 

Subject: Rifle Twist?

Dear Sir,
The heart of Remington law enforcement rifles is the legendary Model 700 action. This is the same action that is at the core of the advanced M-24 Sniper Weapon System we built for the U.S. Army. It's also what makes our hand built Model 40-XB rifles so accurate and rock-solid dependable.

The foundation of the Model 700 action is its unique bolt design. The bolt face, barrel, and receiver surround and support the cartridge head with three overlapping rings of solid steel. The Model 700 receiver is machined from a solid block of ordnance-grade steel, then drilled and tapped for scope mounts. All of our standard Model 700 Police rifles have heavy, free-floating 26" barrels crowned at the muzzle for unparalleled accuracy and stability. The Model 700P LTR features a fluted 20" barrel and is 1 1/2lbs. lighter than the standard 26" version. In the .223 Remington chambering, the twist has been changed from 1 in 12" to 1 in 9" in order to maximize the ballistic stability of heavier bullets. Model 700s chambered for the .223 Remington have five-shot capacities and hinged floor plates.  Guns in .308 Win. and .300 Win. Mag. calibers are now equipped with a quick-change, four shot detachable magazine.

Both the standard Model 700P and the Tactical Weapon System feature composite stocks reinforced with Dupont Kevlar and fiberglass. They'll stay dimensionally stable in any weather and under the worst tactical situations. The stock is laid up around an aircraft-grade aluminum bedding block that runs the full length of the receiver. It has a textured, black, non-reflective finish and comes with sling swivel studs. 

The TWS package includes a Leupold Vari-X III (3.5 x 10) scope with a Duplex reticle and flip-open lens covers. A Harris bi-pod, a Michaels 1" Quick-Adjust sling with swivels, a rugged Pelican hard case, and samples of Remington gun care products to round out the system. It's only available in .308 Win./26" barrel.

The new Model 700P detachable box magazine allows greater speed and ease when loading and unloading your rifle. It also allows the carrying of a variety of rounds to adapt to any tactical situation. the detachable magazine feature is available in .308 Win. and .300 Win. Mag. caliber offerings All stainless steel box construction assures durability and weather resistance.

The Model 700P DM LTR (Light Tactical Rifle), chambered for .308 Win., features a detachable magazine and slimmed down stock. The flutes in the 20" LTR not only assist in weight reduction and heat dissipation, but are engineered to enhance barrel rigidity for pinpoint accuracy.

Model 700P .223 Rem Order No. 5714
Model 700P DM .308 Win Order No. 5715
Model 700P DM .300 Win Mag Order No. 5717
Model 700P DM LTR .308 Win Order No. 5713
Model 700P DM TWS .308 Win Order No. 5712

We hope that this information will be helpful to you. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us at 1-800-243-9700, M-F, 9am-5pm EST.