I must have been reading too many of the liberty training rifle threads as I've been looking for a Ruger 10/22. I went to 4 stores this weekend, but didn't pick one up (couldn't find a black stock; s.s. barrel). At my last stop tonite, at Dick's in Leominster, I saw a Remington 597 and it seemed very similar to the Ruger 10/22. I came within a hair of picking it up, but I was unfamiliar the model and didin't grab it. Anybody have any experience with the Remington? Thanks in advance for any insight!
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Remington 597
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My brother had a Remington 597.
Stay AWAY. Nothing but problems.
Wasn't terribly accurate. Feeding/extracting problems like you wouldn't imagine with all types of ammo. Had magazine issues.
He sold it and got a 10/22 and never looked back.
Keep looking for the Ruger![[smile]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/001.gif "Smile [smile]")
Stay AWAY. Nothing but problems.
Wasn't terribly accurate. Feeding/extracting problems like you wouldn't imagine with all types of ammo. Had magazine issues.
He sold it and got a 10/22 and never looked back.
Keep looking for the Ruger
I have a 597 and my girlfried has a 10/22. I like the way the 597 feels but it is a pain in the ass. I have had nothing but feeding issues with it, and the aftermarket is virtually nonexistant. It fits me better than a 10/22 but I can rarely get through 30 rounds without a jam. In fact, the last time I had it out it acted like a magazine fed bolt action.
Get the 10/22. You'll be glad you did.
Get the 10/22. You'll be glad you did.
Thanks again, came home with a Ruger 10/22 tonite...
Good choice (but then again, I am a Ruger stockholder
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).Mark L.
Thanks again, came home with a Ruger 10/22 tonite...
Did you get the standard carbine?
Yes, the standard 10/22 carbine with synthetic stock with a blued barrel, about as basic as you can get... plenty of room for upgrades.
I brought it to the range yesterday and was very happy with it.
Actually after putting about 60 rounds through it I switched over and shot some pistol. I shot better with the pistol then I usually do, I wonder if this is a coincidence or not...
