Yup, it will work.
The key is that it has its own barrel nut- you will pull the handguard and nut off the existing front receiver block, then install the nut for the handguard, then the handguard itself.
Since it stabilizes off the barrel nut, it's good to go on a 597 VTR.
I'd recommend the rifle length one unless you just want it shorter- you've got plenty of barrel hanging out there, and IMO, the extra handguard length won't hurt.
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