remington model 597

rodney1968 · July 16, 2007, 11:52 AM

what opinions do you all have on this .22? I searched it on here some say it had some feeding problems in early models,anyone have a new one? how does it feed,shoot etc.is it worth the $159.00 wal mart wants for it?
thanks

island66 · July 16, 2007, 12:17 PM

They're normally very accurate and the feeding reliability issue has largely been solved with the new Remington mags. I love mine.

Jason

Ifishsum · July 16, 2007, 02:55 PM

I have 2 model 597s and they're great .22s. The first one I bought 5 yrs ago or so had some feeding problems but new magazines fixed that. It's very accurate and the iron sights it comes with are quite usable.

Do yourself a favor and use decent ammo. CCI Mini Mags work the best for me, if that's too much $ try the Federal Champion bulk pkg. I stay away from the Remington economy ammo, i've had too many misfeeds and misfires to mess with it.

Technosavant · July 17, 2007, 01:48 PM

I've got the camo-stocked Wally World version. IIRC, the price tag was $130 or $140 when I bought it about 18 months ago.

I love it. It's accurate and handles very well. Just remember to make the guide rod screws (in the back of the action) only finger tight; don't torque them down.

While the 597 has had its own share of teething pains, based on my experiences, I recommend it.

Jseime · July 17, 2007, 10:26 PM

I have had one for a couple-three years now and I love it. It shoots well, handles nicely and since the new magazines feeds really well.

rugerdude · July 17, 2007, 10:59 PM

A friend of mine owned one and I shot it quite a bit before he sold it due to reliability issues and the desire to get a pistol.

Very accurate, much more so than my 10/22.

Very nice feel. It actually feels like a bigger rifle than it is. You don't feel like you're shooting a toy.

The sights are very large, but nice, and I prefer them over my 10/22's stock sights.

Relaibility issues seem to have been cured, and there seems to be a couple aftermarket mag manufacturers if your remington mags don't work.

Go for it. It is a nice gun. I think you'll be very happy with it.

Antipasta · July 18, 2007, 11:39 AM

Excellent with the right ammo. Mine hates Remington, but also loves the CCI Minimags. Lots of additional info at Rimfirecentral.com

rodney1968 · July 18, 2007, 01:00 PM

thanks for the info

July 16, 2007, 11:52 AM	#1
rodney1968 Member Join Date: October 4, 2006 Location: wilkes county NC Posts: 74	remington model 597 what opinions do you all have on this .22? I searched it on here some say it had some feeding problems in early models,anyone have a new one? how does it feed,shoot etc.is it worth the $159.00 wal mart wants for it? thanks

July 17, 2007, 10:26 PM	#5
Jseime Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,775	I have had one for a couple-three years now and I love it. It shoots well, handles nicely and since the new magazines feeds really well. __________________ I love the smell of fresh shotgun in the morning.

July 17, 2007, 10:59 PM	#6
rugerdude Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2004 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,443	A friend of mine owned one and I shot it quite a bit before he sold it due to reliability issues and the desire to get a pistol. Very accurate, much more so than my 10/22. Very nice feel. It actually feels like a bigger rifle than it is. You don't feel like you're shooting a toy. The sights are very large, but nice, and I prefer them over my 10/22's stock sights. Relaibility issues seem to have been cured, and there seems to be a couple aftermarket mag manufacturers if your remington mags don't work. Go for it. It is a nice gun. I think you'll be very happy with it. __________________ "The SKS is a rifle, made the way they should be, out of a heavy block of crappy commie steel, set in an inletted semi-reshaped 2x4." Not my quote but I agree completely.

July 18, 2007, 11:39 AM	#7
Antipasta Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2007 Location: Exit 5 Posts: 140	Excellent with the right ammo. Mine hates Remington, but also loves the CCI Minimags. Lots of additional info at Rimfirecentral.com __________________ NRA, ANJRPC, NJCSD

July 16, 2007, 12:17 PM	#2
island66 Member Join Date: June 19, 2007 Posts: 66	They're normally very accurate and the feeding reliability issue has largely been solved with the new Remington mags. I love mine. Jason

July 16, 2007, 02:55 PM	#3
Ifishsum Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,033	I have 2 model 597s and they're great .22s. The first one I bought 5 yrs ago or so had some feeding problems but new magazines fixed that. It's very accurate and the iron sights it comes with are quite usable. Do yourself a favor and use decent ammo. CCI Mini Mags work the best for me, if that's too much $ try the Federal Champion bulk pkg. I stay away from the Remington economy ammo, i've had too many misfeeds and misfires to mess with it.

July 17, 2007, 01:48 PM	#4
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 4,040	I've got the camo-stocked Wally World version. IIRC, the price tag was $130 or $140 when I bought it about 18 months ago. I love it. It's accurate and handles very well. Just remember to make the guide rod screws (in the back of the action) only finger tight; don't torque them down. While the 597 has had its own share of teething pains, based on my experiences, I recommend it.

July 18, 2007, 01:00 PM	#8
rodney1968 Member Join Date: October 4, 2006 Location: wilkes county NC Posts: 74	thanks for the info