This rifle originated with the 1 in 12" twist rate, but has been modified now. The recent models Remington has changed to a 20" 1 in 9" Twist Rate Rock Creek Barrel. Will shoot up to a 69 Grn Bullet (unfortunately will not stabilize a 75 grn Amax). I purchased one of these rifles a few months ago and I love mine. They shoot a 69 grn Sierra Matchking Bullet like a dream. Sub 1/2 MOA. My Smallest group almost made 1/4 MOA. Best factory match grade ammo I have found for my rifle is Fiochi. They load the 69 Grn Sierra in their Match round. I have just finished purchasing all the loading components for mine and am about to start generating loads.
For the bipod just spend the money once and buy the Harris S-series and get a pod lock for it.
I have a SS scope on mine with a Seekins Precision scope base and Burris Tactical Rings (waiting to upgrade all of that). I am getting ready to drop this baby in a Mcmillan A3-A5 stock. Remington even does a good job of Setting the trigger at the factory on this rifle. I am ready to go plinking coyotes with it, but have not gotten to yet.
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Don't suppose you have a link to this on Remington's website? I only ask because what he has, an R700 SPS Varmint, only comes with a 26" barrel using only a 1 in 12" twist rate. What YOU might have sounds more like either an R700 SPS Tactical or an R700 LTR (light tactical rifle), neither of which come from Remington with a Rock Creek barrel. If you do have a Rock Creek barrel, it was an addition to the rifle done by someone else after it left Remington.