Remington 597
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The Remington 597 is a semi-automatic rimfire rifle chambered for the .22 Long Rifle, .22 WMR and .17 HMR. It has a removable 10-round magazine (22LR only). A magnum version that shoots the .22 WMR or the .17 HMR. Cartridge is available. The magnum version magazine holds only 8-rounds due to the larger size of the magnum rounds. The standard and magnum version has been in production since 1997, the .17 HMR version since 2003. The unique bolt-guidance system uses two steel guide rails. The 597 is built in Remington's Mayfield, Kentucky plant.
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[edit] Variations
The 597 is available in a number of configurations. Synthetic stocks are available on standard model, in addition to laminated wood stocks are available. The standard barrel length is 20 inches. A target model is available with a 20 inch bull barrel with no sights. The receiver has standard tip off integral scope bases. An optional weaver style scope base mounts to pre-drilled and tapped mount points.
[edit] Magazines
The 597 has had at least 3 generations of magazines. Early magazines were made of plastic and caused a number of feeding problems when loaded with more than three or four rounds. This early magazine was seen as a major detractor to what was otherwise a good rifle. As the magazine aged and dirt and unburned powder got ground into the magazine and the follower the feeding problems could increase.
The second generation of magazines were made from investment cast aluminum these were available for purchase in the year 2000. The base cap and follower were still made of plastic. This new magazine was a great improvement over the first generation. The new magazine was shipped with the later rifles as well as a separately.
The third generations of magazines were very similar to the second generation with only small differences.[1].
Currently there are no 3rd party magazines available to purchase for the 597 to date.
[edit] Model History
- 22 Long Rifle (1997 - Present)
- 22 Win Mag (1997 - Present)
- 17 HMR (2003 - Present)
[edit] Specifications
[edit] Standard model
| Caliber: | .22 LR |
| Capacity: | 10+1 Rounds |
| Finish: | Stainless or blued |
| Stock: | Composite or Laminate |
| Barrel Length: | 20" |
| Groove: | 6 |
| Twist: | 1:16" RH |
| Overall Length: | 40" |
| Weight: | 5½ |
| Front Sight(s): | Blade (all but Target model) |
| Rear Sight(s): | Adjustable (all but Target model) |
| Additional accessories: | Scope base (all models) |
[edit] Magnum models
| Caliber: | 22 Win Mag and .17 HMR |
| Capacity: | 8+1 Rounds |
| Finish: | Stainless or blued |
| Stock: | Composite or Laminate |
| Barrel Length: | 18½" |
| Groove: | 6 |
| Twist: | 1:14" RH |
| Overall Length: | 40" |
| Weight: | 6 lb |
| Front Sight(s): | Blade (all but Target model) |
| Rear Sight(s): | Adjustable (all but Target model) |
