Remington model 597 HB

[dirk911]

Not sure when dealers will get these but for the money you can't beat it! I had a regular 597 when they first came out and it was a great .22 for years with no issues. This will def have a spot in my safe when I can get my hands on one.

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/rimfire/model-597/model-597-hb.aspx

 

[tball]

+ 1

I have two of the Remington 597 rifles. I have the standard and the one with the laminated stock and carbon fiber barrel. Right out of the box they are accurate and a pleasure to shoot. I have at least 50,000 rounds through my first one. After market higher capacity magazines are available when you shop out of state.

I bought the standard model for open sited shooting, but ended up putting a scope on it for my friends to shoot.

Both of mine like to eat bulk Federal Champion ammo.

 

[tball]

I got my Remington 597 with the Laminated wood stock and heavy carbon fiber barrel from Dicks.

 

[Semper Noctem]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but does the 597 mean Jam-O-Matic?

 

[Joseph]

Why is this any better than a 10/22? Not trying to start anything, just curious.

 

[dirk911]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but does the 597 mean Jam-O-Matic?

I had te basic model for years without major issues. Also had a 10-22 and it had no less malfunctions than the Remington..

 

[dirk911]

Why is this any better than a 10/22? Not trying to start anything, just curious.

In some ways it is better and others not so much. The 597 has dual guide rods while the ruger has a single. The 597 also has last shot hold back on the bolt. And on the downside there are not the limitless supply of mods like a 10-22. The 597 in the link above comes with the bull barrel and stock for the price of what you would pay for a plain Jane stock 10-22. The rivers are legendary and wonderfull rimfires but dollar for dollar the 597 is going to beat it. A comparable 10-22 tactical from the factory will run over double the price tag of the 597 hb

 

[tball]

If you feed the 597 Federal Champion 36 grain ammo and don't over tighten the allen screws used to hold the guide rods you shouldn't have any problems. It is very accurate at 100 yards without any modifications.

I've tried a lot of different kinds of ammo in it and it seems to prefer Federal 36 grain bulk ammo.

 

[damifinowfish]

I see lots of 10/22 shooting targets at 200 yards but never see any Remingtons on the 200 yard range!

Whats up with that?

 

[dirk911]

I see lots of 10/22 shooting targets at 200 yards but never see any Remingtons on the 200 yard range!

Whats up with that?

Duh! 10-22s are the best, I know when I need to take down a buffalo at 200 yards I leave the 597 at home and go for my 10-22..

 

[rico903]

Do these come in 22 mag by any chance?

 

[RJP3579]

Nice looking rifle. I like the lines.
Too many guns...not enough money!

 

[Tconfo]

Just an FYI. They are NOT carbon fiber barrels. It is a decorative plastic sticker that wraps the barrel. Sorry. Had to say it. I have one and found out the hard way. Anyway. The only problem I've ever had with it is the mag release spring bent or came loose so sometimes I have to fool with it to rechamber a fresh mag. Other than that, a tack driver.

 

[dirk911]

I think this model just comes in blues barrel. Called Remington and they haven't even started production and it won't be on the production schedule for a couple months.. Looks like I just have to wait.

 

[hvymax]

Mosy any out of the box Marlin/Remington etc 22 will outshoot an out of the box 10-22.

 

[MDMOUNTAINEER]

Mosy any out of the box Marlin/Remington etc 22 will outshoot an out of the box 10-22.

That is true in my experience. I really think the micro-groove used in marlin production rifling makes them the most accurate production barrels. The 597 I had was accurate, but the FCG linkage would bind and come apart. It wasn't too difficult to repair, but every shooting session ended with that thing coming apart. I just gave it away.

 

[Crab Bait]

Do these come in 22 mag by any chance?

Go to the link and near the top where you see "Home>Products>Firearms>etc" click on "Autoloading Model 597" and you can see the line-up of 597s.

The easy answer is "yes".

 

[tball]

Good idea!

Damifinowfish,

I had it out there a long time ago, maybe it's time to go out there again. Why don't you bring your 10/22 and I'll bring my 597 and we will have some fun? Do you want me to bring the 3/4" clanger you made me?

 

[BRONZ]

Getting ready to pull the trigger a 597. Bolt hold open sells it for me.

 

[dist1646]

Now, if they could only make that look like an AK! LOL