Rem. 700 SPS Tactical good candidate?

[romainchu78]

Hello, I am looking to buy a Remington 700 rifle in .308 for hunting at 500 Yrds max and target bench shooting for accuracy (having fun with developing new load).
I have done a lot of research and found that the SPS tactical would be a good candidate but i heard complaints about the stock: using bi-pod may force the stock to touch the barrel affecting accuracy and the 20" may not provide enough velocity at that that distance? Is it ok if it is only pillar bedding as oppose to full length alum bedded? So is accuracy still ok at this distance? If not what others alternatives do you suggest SPS varmint? 700 5R?
I try to stay under $900 if possible.
Thanks.

 

[Ledd Slinger]

For 500 yards in a 308, the options are endless. A lot of good accurate factory rifles out there for under $900.

Nothing wrong with a 20" barrel to get enough velocity for rounds on target at 500 yards either. I've watched a fella put rounds on target accurately enough at 1000 yards (1.5 MOA for 10 shots using factory ammo) with a 20" barreled factory rifle in 308.