Remington 597?

Fish Hawg · 02-02-2004, 05:14 PM

I would like to get this Gun

A remington 597 LS HB 22lr for sage rats, The old Marlin tube fed, still works great :grin: . I just want a Rem Semi auto. Does anyone have this gun or shot it, how do you like it?

I had a 10/22 and did not like it, I,m a Remington guy. Thanks in advance....Ross

[ 02-02-2004, 06:16 PM: Message edited by: Fish Hawg ]

Boedy · 02-02-2004, 05:29 PM

Get it in .17 and your be glad you did. Every thing I have read about that gun is positive.

ICHTHYDEMON · 02-02-2004, 07:00 PM

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Originally posted by Boedy:
Get it in .17 and your be glad you did. Every thing I have read about that gun is positive.

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">Everything except the cost of ammo. The average cost is around $10 for 50 rounds.

Prawnasorus · 02-02-2004, 07:37 PM

I have the regular M597 and the trigger pull must be 5 pounds?. Brownells has a target hammer that is supposed to reduce trigger pull to about 2 1/2 pounds. for $ 36.00 I think.

Fish Hawg · 02-02-2004, 07:45 PM

Prawn, How does yours shoot,(Groups, Jams)

....Ross

Boedy · 02-02-2004, 08:30 PM

Cost of the .17 is high right now but you will forget about that once you shoot one. IMHO

billc_sbio · 02-02-2004, 08:38 PM

Fish Hawg,

Do you reload?

Wow...for the price of that ammo (.17 RF mag), you could look around, pick up a Ruger 10/77 in .22 Hornet (I think they made some in that cal.) and load your own Centerfire ammo a LOT cheaper!

Just a thought?!! .17 RF shooters...Flame on! :grin:

Fish Hawg · 02-02-2004, 08:48 PM

No I don't reload :depressed: ; I want to start. I never thought about the .17 but might check into it. why not just get a 22 mag?....Ross

Prawnasorus · 02-03-2004, 07:27 AM

It shoots O.K but I think the accuracy suffers because of the trigger pull, I think it is a good rifle,has not jammed, but the trigger is holding back accuracy. It may be more than 5 pounds , it is that stiff.

ICHTHYDEMON · 02-03-2004, 10:37 AM

Ross,
The .17HMR beats the .22mag in velocity and trajectory. In most loads the .17 beats the .22mag by at least 300-400fps,while beating other .22mag load by more.

fish forever · 02-03-2004, 01:36 PM

I have one of the regulars 597s as well. I would put it in the same ballpark as the Ruger 10/22. Overall I have been very happy with mine.

+'s
Good groups
very ergonomic
fun and easy to shoot
one of the best .22 you can get for the money (IMHO)

-'s
Not the best trigger as others have commented(but not the worst either)
after market parts not as common as the 10/22

If you are going to shoot a lot of rounds - 22lr is way more economical than 22 mag or .17 which go for $6 a box of 50 and up - 22lr is 1/10 the cost. But if you are hunting and only shooting a few rounds - then .17 may be OK and give better range. (the 597 comes in all three calibers)

B.J. Lilly Hunter · 02-03-2004, 02:32 PM

I also have a regular 597, but I must have gotten a lemon. Right from the start I couldn't adjust the factory sight over far enough to be able to use it. Then if I shoot hollow points, I can't even make it through a clip without it jamming. I have a friend though with the same gun and his shoots fine, with no problems. I think I just got a dud.

Lured In · 02-03-2004, 02:57 PM

FYI...there is one of these in the ifish classifieds for sale right now.

billc_sbio · 02-03-2004, 06:34 PM

Fish Hawg,

I sent you a private message re: Reloading!