Rem. 597mag HB range report - The Firearms Forum

bbqznbeer · 11-19-2011, 10:02 AM

I was rather concerned when I first obtained this unit after too many FTF's mostly due to light rim strikes. I also noticed a felt drag on the bolt when I pulled back and forth on the bolt.
So, I stripped it down and found the bolt with machining burrs all over it, and the guide rods were also showing machining rings down thier entire length.
It was easy enough to figure out the next move , deburring the bolt and smoothing out the guide rods.

IMPO , Remington should have checked for this before it left the factory.
I even sent Remington a friendly e-mail asking if they had an opening in their QC dept....no answer yet ...lol

After all that my 597mag worked flawlessly .
I went through 100 rds of CCI Maxi mags and 50 rds of Winchester Super X 40gr JHP's with zero probs , even through speedfiring.
I was shooting at 85yd ( max rifle range distance at my gunclub ) scope set at 7x.
The scope used is an older Ruko/Hakko 1.5-8 x 20 . Not a well known scope ,but I have another model Ruko on a Lee Enfield No5 carbine that has held up after that rather stout recoil the No5 hands out , so I was quite confident with it...and I also like the sleek profile look it gives to my 597mag.
The only thing that I would like to see is affordable higher capacity magazines available...

Photos below tell abit more of the story...

One flyer...Hey! , who hit my elbow ???...well OK , shooters bad

hansom · 11-24-2011, 12:49 AM

Sir , That is a beautiful gun you have there, i like that stock , is that a original Remmy stock or is it after market?

Thinking about a short barrel .22 mag myself that is magazine fed.
I have a Marlin .22 mag model 883 that is a tack driver but i want something a little more compact.

Hakko is from Finland right? You know the Finnish only makes quality - beautiful little scope.

todd51 · 11-24-2011, 10:32 AM

Great looking rifle and fine shooting. That will make the local varmints shudder for sure.

JLA · 11-24-2011, 10:43 AM

QC is in the toilet now days with almost everything thats priced affordable.

Nice shootn.

bbqznbeer · 11-24-2011, 09:02 PM

Thx
The lammy stock is the original Remmy stock.
Been working an area for 'yotes..no luck yet and it's been cold 'n wet

11-19-2011, 10:02 AM	#1
bbqznbeer V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ontario , Canada Posts: 54	Rem. 597mag HB range report I was rather concerned when I first obtained this unit after too many FTF's mostly due to light rim strikes. I also noticed a felt drag on the bolt when I pulled back and forth on the bolt. So, I stripped it down and found the bolt with machining burrs all over it, and the guide rods were also showing machining rings down thier entire length. It was easy enough to figure out the next move , deburring the bolt and smoothing out the guide rods. IMPO , Remington should have checked for this before it left the factory. I even sent Remington a friendly e-mail asking if they had an opening in their QC dept....no answer yet ...lol After all that my 597mag worked flawlessly . I went through 100 rds of CCI Maxi mags and 50 rds of Winchester Super X 40gr JHP's with zero probs , even through speedfiring. I was shooting at 85yd ( max rifle range distance at my gunclub ) scope set at 7x. The scope used is an older Ruko/Hakko 1.5-8 x 20 . Not a well known scope ,but I have another model Ruko on a Lee Enfield No5 carbine that has held up after that rather stout recoil the No5 hands out , so I was quite confident with it...and I also like the sleek profile look it gives to my 597mag. The only thing that I would like to see is affordable higher capacity magazines available... Photos below tell abit more of the story... One flyer...Hey! , who hit my elbow ???...well OK , shooters bad --> Last edited by bbqznbeer; 11-19-2011 at 10:10 AM..

11-24-2011, 12:49 AM	#2
hansom Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 81	Re: Rem. 597mag HB range report Sir , That is a beautiful gun you have there, i like that stock , is that a original Remmy stock or is it after market? Thinking about a short barrel .22 mag myself that is magazine fed. I have a Marlin .22 mag model 883 that is a tack driver but i want something a little more compact. Hakko is from Finland right? You know the Finnish only makes quality - beautiful little scope.

11-24-2011, 10:32 AM	#3
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,575	Re: Rem. 597mag HB range report Great looking rifle and fine shooting. That will make the local varmints shudder for sure. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

11-24-2011, 10:43 AM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: Rem. 597mag HB range report QC is in the toilet now days with almost everything thats priced affordable. Nice shootn. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

11-24-2011, 09:02 PM	#5
bbqznbeer V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ontario , Canada Posts: 54	Re: Rem. 597mag HB range report Thx The lammy stock is the original Remmy stock. Been working an area for 'yotes..no luck yet and it's been cold 'n wet