Remington Model 700 VTR
Remington Arms · Rifle · In Production · 2008
Also known as: Remington 700 VTR, R700 VTR, Model 700 Varmint-Tactical Rifle
Overview
The Remington Model 700 VTR (Varmint-Tactical Rifle) is a bolt-action rifle built on the widely used Remington Model 700 action and introduced in 2008 for varmint hunting and tactical shooting. Its defining feature is a 22-inch hammer-forged carbon-steel barrel with a patented triangular exterior contour, machined from a heavy blank to shed weight while increasing surface area for better heat dissipation and rigidity. The barrel terminates in an integral muzzle brake machined into the profile, reducing felt recoil, and the rifle is fitted with a Hogue overmolded pillar-bedded synthetic stock and Remington's externally adjustable X-Mark Pro trigger. Chambered most commonly in .308 Winchester with a 1-in-12-inch twist, the VTR feeds from a four-round internal magazine and offers sub-MOA accuracy potential in a compact, maneuverable package.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3402 g (120.0 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 3600 g (127.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1057 mm (41.61") |
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 22 N (4.9 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 850 m/s (2789 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3515 J (2593 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3700 m (4046 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 305 mm (12.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Carbon Steel |
| Barrel Material | Carbon Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as 7.62x51mm NATO, 7.62 NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety
- Features: Triangular Contour Barrel, Integral Muzzle Brake, Hogue Overmold Stock, Pillar Bedded Stock, X Mark Pro Trigger, Drilled And Tapped Receiver
Variants
- Remington Model 700 VTR .223 Remington - Chambering
- Remington Model 700 VTR .22-250 Remington - Chambering
Production
Production years: 2008-present
Part of the broader Remington 700 family, of which over 5 million total Model 700 rifles have been produced since 1962. VTR-specific production figures are not publicly disclosed.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The triangular barrel profile is the VTR's signature and most controversial feature: it presents a flat top surface and beveled sides that increase radiating surface area for a given weight, though some reviewers questioned whether it delivered meaningfully better heat management than a conventional heavy barrel. The integral muzzle brake is machined directly into the end of the triangular contour and adds roughly two inches to the profile. The VTR was offered in .308 Winchester, .223 Remington, and .22-250 Remington, and later versions added 5-R rifling and an adjustable trigger.
Background
The VTR's triangular barrel made it one of the most visually distinctive rifles in the Remington 700 lineup, trading the classic round profile for a machined three-sided contour with a built-in muzzle brake.