JLF 0 Posted May 13, 2013 Anyone have this model? Just trying to get an idea for what I want. Although the 10 round magazine seems somewhat obtuse. Forgive me for the noob question, but I would be able to get a 15 round magazine for it aftermarket right? http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Remington-Model-597-Rimfire-Rifle-Package&i=GM443619&aID=510E4B&merchID=4006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e80hydro 120 Posted May 13, 2013 This rifle is very picky about what ammo feeds properly. The cheap stuff will jam it. CCI works well in it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matyb123 0 Posted May 13, 2013 I have one for sale in OD green, scoped with 4 mags Pm if interested Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matyb123 0 Posted May 13, 2013 This rifle is very picky about what ammo feeds properly. The cheap stuff will jam it. CCI works well in it. I have never had a problem with cheap stuff.. It's all in how you load the magazines 2 seconds of attention paid to how u load them equeals trouble free shooting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e80hydro 120 Posted May 13, 2013 I have never had a problem with cheap stuff.. It's all in how you load the magazines 2 seconds of attention paid to how u load them equeals trouble free shooting I should have spent the extra 2 seconds. What was I thinking. Stoopid me, I ALWAY'S DO THAT!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLF 0 Posted May 13, 2013 I have one for sale in OD green, scoped with 4 mags Pm if interested Hi thanks, I'm just doing research right now. FID not in yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLF 0 Posted May 13, 2013 This rifle is very picky about what ammo feeds properly. The cheap stuff will jam it. CCI works well in it.Thanks for the input.What did you have jam in it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLF 0 Posted May 13, 2013 Lol.... Uh, my birthday is in October, just sayin' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVisHome 0 Posted May 13, 2013 The cheap stuff will jam it. Well then....it should stop jamming now! Lol. Mine usually eats just about anything. /shrugs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmnk78 3 Posted May 13, 2013 Anyone have this model? Just trying to get an idea for what I want. Although the 10 round magazine seems somewhat obtuse. Forgive me for the noob question, but I would be able to get a 15 round magazine for it aftermarket right? http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Remington-Model-597-Rimfire-Rifle-Package&i=GM443619&aID=510E4B&merchID=4006 mine handled bulk federal ok - it likes cci better (tactical, or mini mags). you do have to take a few seconds loading - magazines can be a bit finky. and gratuitous pic, although not sure this holds a candle to Hello Kitty remington by zesler, on Flickr"> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLF 0 Posted May 13, 2013 You're right it can't compete, but it does look awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matyb123 0 Posted May 13, 2013 I should have spent the extra 2 seconds. What was I thinking. Stoopid me, I ALWAY'S DO THAT!!!!!! It's super easy u jus have to be conscious of how you load the mags that's all it's really really simple Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLF 0 Posted May 13, 2013 It's super easy u jus have to be conscious of how you load the mags that's all it's really really simple Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matyb123 0 Posted May 13, 2013 What does that mean? Sucks that u have to pay attention?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeTK37 8 Posted May 13, 2013 I picked one up back in January. 597 20" HB from Dicks(yeah yeah I know.....), I've got about 700 rounds through it and it has been flawless. I guess at times I want something out of the norm, so I DIDN'T want a 10/22. I read all the 597 reviews, and was maybe a bit apprehensive, but everyone said an extractor change and trigger change were necessary, after that you'd be good to go. So I ordered the Volquartsen extractor and hammer, as soon as I got the rifle. I haven't put the extractor in yet. To date I have not a single FTE. The only issue I've had at all was one failure to fire, Winchester Super X RN, tried the round twice, the rim crimped each time, let the guy next to me try it in his bolt CZ and he had no luck either. So I'm pretty sure it was just a bad primer. In terms of the trigger, the stock felt fine, was pretty smooth, but a bit heavy. Switching the to the target hammer reduced the [pull noticeably, but I don't think it got any smoother(not that it had to). I just shoot paper off the bench from 50-100yds so it was nice to lighten the pull a bit. So I say DO IT. Its a great gun, easy to work on if you take your time, super reliable if you have an '12+ model. The Truth About Guns posted a review last month you should check out, they raved about it. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLF 1 Posted May 13, 2013 How about a Marlin 795? http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Marlin-Model-795-Rimfire-Rifle&i=GM416672&r=view Or better yet, a 795SS? http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Marlin-Model-795SS-Rimfire-Rifle&i=422760&aID=510B2&merchID=4006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e80hydro 120 Posted May 13, 2013 It's super easy u jus have to be conscious of how you load the mags that's all it's really really simple Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e80hydro 120 Posted May 13, 2013 This is the cheap stuff. The bullets are wobbly in their cases. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeTK37 8 Posted May 13, 2013 Oh BTW, mine has run flawlessly on Federal 36gr CPRN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLF 0 Posted May 13, 2013 How about a Marlin 795? http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Marlin-Model-795-Rimfire-Rifle&i=GM416672&r=view Or better yet, a 795SS? http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Marlin-Model-795SS-Rimfire-Rifle&i=422760&aID=510B2&merchID=4006 Oooh I like the fiberglass on the SS, but then I still gotta shell out for optics. And that's one of the pricier models... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLF 1 Posted May 13, 2013 Don't judge anything by Gander Mountain's prices, they're always higher. I should be able to find a 795SS close to $210. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Danger 0 Posted May 14, 2013 There's no 15 round mags, but I did buy a 30 round remington mag out of state and permantly modded it to have 15 rounds. Only downer was when I finished the work, the mag feeds terribly! Keep shooting.org has great 10 round mags Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVisHome 0 Posted May 14, 2013 mine handled bulk federal ok - it likes cci better (tactical, or mini mags). you do have to take a few seconds loading - magazines can be a bit finky. and gratuitous pic, although not sure this holds a candle to Hello Kitty remington by zesler, on Flickr"> If that were stainless, it would be a perfect companion to my 700 7mm-08! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLF 0 Posted May 14, 2013 @wvishome, first thing I thought of they must be cousins. There's no 15 round mags, but I did buy a 30 round remington mag out of state and permantly modded it to have 15 rounds. Only downer was when I finished the work, the mag feeds terribly! Keep shooting.org has great 10 round mags Well crap. Thanks for letting me know though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLugNutZ 21 Posted May 14, 2013 It's super easy u jus have to be conscious of how you load the mags that's all it's really really simple I also did this: So you are able to load the mags so they dont jam? What specifically do yo do to load the mags correctly as opposed to doing it wrong? Oooh I like the fiberglass on the SS, but then I still gotta shell out for optics. And that's one of the pricier models... 2nd on the Marlin 795 I had one and it was a great little gun for the money. I sold it only because after i got the .22LR conversion for the AR it NEVER left the safe... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmnk78 3 Posted May 14, 2013 If that were stainless, it would be a perfect companion to my 700 7mm-08! hmm...maybe mine could use a big brother.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLF 0 Posted May 15, 2013 2nd on the Marlin 795 I had one and it was a great little gun for the money. I sold it only because after i got the .22LR conversion for the AR it NEVER left the safe... Awesome thanks for the input, did you put a scope on yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 826 Posted May 15, 2013 I got 3 597's. No problem at all with the cheap remington golden bullet 22lr. Actually its my preferred ammo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLF 0 Posted May 15, 2013 Ok so hows that for some conflicting feed back, hah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites