shadyone Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Remington 597 HB 22LR with 3x9 scope. Replaces my old remington viper 522. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Very nice.....not too familiar with that model, but Remington is know for legendary quality rifles. If that is anything as good as the Ruger 10/22, then it looks like a winner. I have an old Remington Targetmaster that is at least 75 years old, was my Grandpa's rifle that he gave to me when I turned 10. I have a Marlin Model 25 22 WHR that is one of my favorite and most accurate guns. And yes hunting tree rats is a good time, real good eatin too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) Nice I have a standard barrel model. Do yourself a favor and pull the two guide rods out and polish them, then when you put them back in make sure not to over tighten the bolts holding them in place. I also stoned my trigger and free floated the barrel. Mine is a tack driver for a mostly factory gun. Rimfirecentral.com has a good section on the 597. They are a very under rated gun for sure will out shoot a 10/22 out of the box. Oh I also bedded the stock with tips from rimfire. Here is mine: Edited November 15, 2012 by speedytriple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Great reviews, maybe I need to add another 22 to the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I got mine at dicks on black friday a few years ago for $159 with the junk factory scope. I replaced the factory scope with a nikon pro staff, much better. Not as much after market as the 10/22 but a fair amount of stocks, barrels, triggers, magazines for it. They also make a 597 in .22whr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limenine9r Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 bwwaaahaaaa. Ya gotta get me in yer sites before you can kill this bushy tail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limenine9r Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 the bushy tail gets lots of attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Punisher Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Nice, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Nice plinker ya got there.Will be fun for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I was originally looking at a Savage 17HMR bolt action with accutrigger. Then decided that since I only hunt squirrel and maybe an occasional rabbit that I don't need 3000 ft per second. I then started looking at tactical 22 like the Mossberg 715T flat top. And S&W 15-22. But didn't like the price in the S&W and the mossberg felt plasticy and has fake Ar things that aren't Functional. I found this one and to get into a similar 10/22 without the betray strap would be over $300 the. Add scope. Where this one is a package deal that I an upgrade over time. Mainly bought it for my squirrel trip on Black Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) I have a savage .17hmr also with the heavy barrel and accu trigger that's a different animal for sure. And i'm with you on the $500 plastic ar type rifles. If I want to shoot .22 out of a AR i will buy a kit for my 5.56 rifle. I think you will be happy with the 597.Check here for more 597 info.http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=218 Edited November 15, 2012 by speedytriple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Actually the S&W was really nice but out of my budget. Plus for about a hundred more I could get a real AR. In due time. Any other opinions would be nice. I'm thinking of getting a tactical stock for the off season and a reddot/reflex sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 This is the stock I want to put on my 597.http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Boyds-Tacticool-Remington-597-s/159.htm?searching=Y&sort=9&cat=159&show=12&page=1&brand=REMINGTON%20597 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Ill probably end up with an arch angel stock for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Nice piece AJ! My Dad has an HMR.17 and loves it, wicked little rounds for sure. But .22 is plenty for what you're plans are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted November 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I have a savage .17hmr also with the heavy barrel and accu trigger that's a different animal for sure. And i'm with you on the $500 plastic ar type rifles. If I want to shoot .22 out of a AR i will buy a kit for my 5.56 rifle. I think you will be happy with the 597.Check here for more 597 info.http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=218I've been a member there for over a year. Scowered it before making the final choice and learned a lot about the 597 since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Nice congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Went out tonight and snagged these 2. Wouldn't have shot the little one had I paid attention to it. It's tail was hidden from view Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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