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The Remington .17 HMR Model 597 controversy
There has been much controversy over the Model 597 (.17 HMR) buyback.
For those of you not familiar with the buy back, I will summarize. Back in August Remington finally acknowledged that their .17 HMR semi-automatics had serious issues. They offered a $250 coupon, which could be used towards the purchase of another Remington firearm, for each 597 that was returned to them. A $10 coupon was also offered for each box of ammunition returned. Since then there has been a lot of anger and confusion.
The confusion regarding the .17 HMR cartridge.
FULL ARTICLE HERE
The Remington .17 HMR Model 597 controversy
There has been much controversy over the Model 597 (.17 HMR) buyback.
Split case neck. A common problem with .17 HMR Model 597 rifles.
For those of you not familiar with the buy back, I will summarize. Back in August Remington finally acknowledged that their .17 HMR semi-automatics had serious issues. They offered a $250 coupon, which could be used towards the purchase of another Remington firearm, for each 597 that was returned to them. A $10 coupon was also offered for each box of ammunition returned. Since then there has been a lot of anger and confusion.
The confusion regarding the .17 HMR cartridge.
FULL ARTICLE HERE