Caine 147 Posted October 12, 2009 Was at dick's the other day and noticed they had the Remington 597 in OD green with a 3-9x scope for $169. Seems like a really good deal, but, I dont know anything about the 597. I played with it for a minute, and it seemed a little heavy for a .22.. and the mag release "lever" (it's really a slide), seemed a little awkward. But for the price, seems like it might be a fun little plinker. Any thoughts or opinions on the Rem 597? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt6669 71 Posted October 12, 2009 if you do a google search you will read mixed reviews about it. Its pretty much a base lvl entry gun that'll shoot but supposedly not that accurately. If you can save the coin, I'd go for a 10/22 myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted October 12, 2009 Did a quick search, and the results were definitely a mixed bag. Part of me really wants a 10/22. The problem (and it's not really a problem) is that if I get a 10/22 I know I'm gonna end up dumping a bunch of money into it with aftermarket mods.. where as I'd probably leave the 597 alone. Decisions decisions... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt6669 71 Posted October 12, 2009 yeah its tempting to mod the 10/22 but I havn't done anything to mine especially since I bought it used with a scope. I sighted the scope back in, and went with it. No need to add the extended trigger drop or a different trigger or barrel or anything it shoots awesome as it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Mortimer 11 Posted October 13, 2009 Here is a link to the 597 sub-page in the Remington forum to RimfireCentral.com. http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/fo ... .php?f=218 You can have any question answered here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted October 13, 2009 Cool - thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted October 13, 2009 Pete, look at the Marlin Model 60. No upgrades to spend your money on and arguably more accurate out of the box than a 10/22. Matt shot mine Sunday and Anastasia can not put Maksims down. You can find used ones for about $100 in good shape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt6669 71 Posted October 13, 2009 Pete, look at the Marlin Model 60. No upgrades to spend your money on and arguably more accurate out of the box than a 10/22. Matt shot mine Sunday and Anastasia can not put Maksims down. You can find used ones for about $100 in good shape. definitely a wicked accurate gun, at 50 yards I was putting holes right next to each other consistantly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted October 13, 2009 Not sure how I feel about the magazine tube. Not that I'm gonna be doing speed reloads with a .22 rifle mind you Just not something I gave much thought to I guess. Hard to argue with a price like that tho... hmmm definitely something to think about Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted October 13, 2009 The mag tube is not that much of a PIA. Though not as easy as popping in a mag. But you can get 14 rds in it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Mortimer 11 Posted October 13, 2009 GET 'EM ALL AND SHOOT 'EM!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted October 13, 2009 I don't doubt that I'll end up with a few different .22 rifles when it's all said and down. You can never have too many .22s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixminus1 0 Posted October 28, 2009 As mentioned, the 597 is definitely an entry-level gun. I bought one on sale at Kislin's back in spring 2009. Out of the box, there are a few annoying things about it... the stock feels cheap, the trigger is heavy, and the bolt hold-open mechanism is flimsy. As for reliability, the rifle has been great. I have 5 "3rd-generation" mags, and they've been fine. I got a VQ hammer, which made the trigger a lot lighter. Also, Boyd's often has sales on less-than-perfect stocks. I picked up a nice stock that just needed some sanding and finish for $40. With a cheap scope (which I already owned), I've been getting very good groups. So, for about $300 including the new hammer and the stock, I got a decent shooter. Its favorite ammo is Mini-Mags, followed by Wolf MT, but it will cycle and shoot pretty much anything. Standard diet is Blazer bulk. Just stay away from Winchester Super X if you decide to get this gun. There's something about them that it hates -- I suspect it's the shape of the casing. And to be fair, everyone is right about never having too many .22s... I still want a 10/22 and a Marlin 60... and a Buckmark Rifle, and a Henry Survival Rifle, and a Neos pistol, and.... you get the picture Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted October 28, 2009 Thanks for the input 6minus1, or should I say 5? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted October 28, 2009 http://www.auctionarms.com/Search/Displ ... um=9419875 At Action in North Haledon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted October 28, 2009 Dammit - I'm gonna pretend I didn't see that. If I spend anymore money on guns this month, I'm gonna find myself sleeping in the car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted October 28, 2009 Dammit - I'm gonna pretend I didn't see that. If I spend anymore money on guns this month, I'm gonna find myself sleeping in the car Better hurry up and get your guns now. Marriage +1yr means she has a say in it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted October 28, 2009 Say it ain't so! I wonder if there's still time to postpone the wedding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites