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**mhillsing23** · 12-28-2007, 02:57 PM

Hey guys, here is my latest edition - a Wal-Mart Camo Remington 597 in .22LR. I added a Simmons 22 Mag 3-9x32 Adjustable Objective scope, a Rock Steady bipod, and a Volquartsen trigger hammer to bring the trigger pull down to about 3 lbs. I only have under 200 rounds through it, but it is shooting great! If I do my part, I can easily cover my 5 shot groups with a quarter. The camo finish is nice and dull, and looks great in the Missouri landscape.

It is a great shooter, and for the $$$ I would recommend it over a 10/22 for you guys who don't want to drop a ton of cash on customizing a .22LR. It definitely shoots better than any out of the box 10/22 that I have ever seen.

Breakdown:
Remington 597 - $140 (Wal-Mart)
Bipod - $30 (Wal-Mart)
Volquartsen Hammer - $30 (MidWay)
Simmons 22 Mag Scope - $55 (MidWay)
TOTAL: $255

Fish609 · 12-28-2007, 03:01 PM

I have one that is stainless with a laminated stock.

It looks nice and is fun to shoot.

However, it doesn't really function well with the cheaper ammo. FTE on like every 5th round.

Other than that I like it. I would love a 30rnd magazine for it though. That is my second major complaint.

zac07 · 12-28-2007, 03:03 PM

I have one also, I had issues with it at first but after a little polishing and loosening the guide rods a tad it runs 100% now. It can easily shot as well or better than a stock 10/22 for less money. But there is not as many after markets parts for them.

**mhillsing23** · 12-28-2007, 06:04 PM

What keeps you from getting a high capacity magazine? You do know that they have them right?

Kaboom · 12-29-2007, 02:00 AM

I have one too but have barely gotten to shoot it, the early mags had some real feed problems, but just a few tweaks might make this into one heck of a shooter

Kaboom · 12-29-2007, 02:06 AM

I have one too but have barely gotten to shoot it, the early mags had some real feed problems, but just a few tweaks might make this into one heck of a shooter

12-28-2007, 02:57 PM	#1
mhillsing23 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: +38 26 31 -90 22 48 Posts: 2,426	Remington 597 .22LR Rifle Hey guys, here is my latest edition - a Wal-Mart Camo Remington 597 in .22LR. I added a Simmons 22 Mag 3-9x32 Adjustable Objective scope, a Rock Steady bipod, and a Volquartsen trigger hammer to bring the trigger pull down to about 3 lbs. I only have under 200 rounds through it, but it is shooting great! If I do my part, I can easily cover my 5 shot groups with a quarter. The camo finish is nice and dull, and looks great in the Missouri landscape. It is a great shooter, and for the $$$ I would recommend it over a 10/22 for you guys who don't want to drop a ton of cash on customizing a .22LR. It definitely shoots better than any out of the box 10/22 that I have ever seen. Breakdown: Remington 597 - $140 (Wal-Mart) Bipod - $30 (Wal-Mart) Volquartsen Hammer - $30 (MidWay) Simmons 22 Mag Scope - $55 (MidWay) TOTAL: $255 __________________ Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. - Ronald Wilson Reagan Last edited by mhillsing23; 12-28-2007 at 02:59 PM. Reason: Add pricing for those interested...

12-28-2007, 06:04 PM	#4
mhillsing23 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: +38 26 31 -90 22 48 Posts: 2,426	What keeps you from getting a high capacity magazine? You do know that they have them right? __________________ Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. - Ronald Wilson Reagan

12-29-2007, 02:00 AM	#5
Kaboom XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mid-Coast USA Posts: 2,295	I have one too but have barely gotten to shoot it, the early mags had some real feed problems, but just a few tweaks might make this into one heck of a shooter __________________ The disinformation here has officially made me NOT give up.

12-29-2007, 02:06 AM	#6
Kaboom XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mid-Coast USA Posts: 2,295	I have one too but have barely gotten to shoot it, the early mags had some real feed problems, but just a few tweaks might make this into one heck of a shooter __________________ The disinformation here has officially made me NOT give up.

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12-28-2007, 03:01 PM	#2
Fish609 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,002	I have one that is stainless with a laminated stock. It looks nice and is fun to shoot. However, it doesn't really function well with the cheaper ammo. FTE on like every 5th round. Other than that I like it. I would love a 30rnd magazine for it though. That is my second major complaint.

12-28-2007, 03:03 PM	#3
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,117	I have one also, I had issues with it at first but after a little polishing and loosening the guide rods a tad it runs 100% now. It can easily shot as well or better than a stock 10/22 for less money. But there is not as many after markets parts for them.