The Remington 700 VLS in .243 Winchester is a dual-purpose varmint and deer hunting platform. The heavy laminate stock and 26-inch barrel configuration provides benchrest-grade stability for varminting while the .243's effectiveness on deer extends the platform's utility through deer season. A single rifle that transitions between summer prairie dog work and fall deer hunting with minimum compromise. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .243 Win Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1995, USA Weight: 152 oz Overall length: 45.75" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Varmint / Hunting