Remington 597 VTR!!

[CoyoteChallenger]

Just thought i would put this up it is a really cool looking rimfire. Might have to save up and get one. If anyone knows the price it would be appreciated. Heres the link.

http://www.remington.com/products/fi...el_597_vtr.asp

[buckbrushoutdoors]

honestly.. probably the worst .22 semi ever built they look sweet but "most" of them dont shoot, i truly believe most .22's should group 2 inches at 100 yards with the right ammo.

[Jamie Black R/T]

i dont like it....it got stuck someplace between a regular 597 and an M4

my two cents of course

[Jamie Black R/T]

Originally Posted by Jamie Black R/T

i dont like it....it got stuck someplace between a regular 597 and an M4

my two cents of course

almost two years later i sure have changed my tune LOL

i bought one at a smokin price and added a 6 position butt stock and a fixed 4x weaver scope.....one of the funnest gopher killers i have ever played with.

I will say i STILL think it looks kinda funny though

[fluxcore]

Originally Posted by buckbrushoutdoors

honestly.. probably the worst .22 semi ever built they look sweet but "most" of them dont shoot, i truly believe most .22's should group 2 inches at 100 yards with the right ammo.

Honestly the most accurate .22 Ive ever shot!!!! Ive owned ruger 10/22's and my 597 blowes them all out of the water. I have a 30rnd clip it never jams and its ridiculously accurate. The best .22 Ive ever shot Ive taken gophers past 100 yards consistently.

[fluxcore]

Im talkin the regular 597 and if this rifle is built of it there is no reason it shouldent perform as well

[ABDUKNUT]

Seems like you fell for the picture, but didn't read the fine print;

From Remington's website;

Well established in the world of 22 rimfire rifles, the Model 597 family of autoloading rimfires adds full-featured, AR-style versions to its line-up, the Model 597 VTR (Varmint Target Rifle) 22LR in two distinctive configurations. With performance-enhancing features derived from Remington’s platform of R-15 and R-25 modular repeating rifles, these heavy barreled, tack-driving carbines will be offered through Gander Mountain® retailers and available nationwide to dealer network through Ellett Brothers.

The are no Gander Mountain stores in Canada, the closest one is in Fargo, ND, and Ellett Brothers in an American distributor, not an exporter to Canada.

Good luck ever finding one of these 'R-15' derived .22's here in Alberta...

[gphunt]

Just bought the 594 vtr at the Grande Prairie Wholesale sports for $439.00. wanted to get the Ruger SR22 or the Colt M4, but tired of waiting to see if they will make it across the border, plus, this is NON restricted which is a bonus. what's the point of having a rifle if you can only take it to the range.

[altaberg]

Originally Posted by ABDUKNUT

The are no Gander Mountain stores in Canada, the closest one is in Fargo, ND, and Ellett Brothers in an American distributor, not an exporter to Canada.

Good luck ever finding one of these 'R-15' derived .22's here in Alberta...

mail order from Cabelas Canada may be?

https://www.cabelas.ca/index.cfm?pag...tion=&ID=11926

[Git r Done]

Originally Posted by fluxcore

Honestly the most accurate .22 Ive ever shot!!!! Ive owned ruger 10/22's and my 597 blowes them all out of the water. I have a 30rnd clip it never jams and its ridiculously accurate. The best .22 Ive ever shot Ive taken gophers past 100 yards consistently.

I went gopher shooting with a guy i kinow who has one and it was very accurate.

[gitrdun]

I have a 597 HB, and my friend has a 10/22. We shoot pretty well one for one on gophers. My rant ain't about the accuracy of the 597 vs the 10/22. But my beautiful 597 jams to a point that it's littery embarrising. I've taken mine apart ant tried lube oils of different kinds, even tried graphite powder, blahblabbla. And I have four clips for it, none of them seems to make a difference. Bottom line is IMHO when they can make a shot, it counts, but they can't cycle every shot. If anyone wants to buy my 597, gimme a PM. I don't suppose I'll have many takers considering that I just said they're a POS.

[DOGFISH]

Originally Posted by gitrdun

I have a 597 HB, and my friend has a 10/22. We shoot pretty well one for one on gophers. My rant ain't about the accuracy of the 597 vs the 10/22. But my beautiful 597 jams to a point that it's littery embarrising. I've taken mine apart ant tried lube oils of different kinds, even tried graphite powder, blahblabbla. And I have four clips for it, none of them seems to make a difference. Bottom line is IMHO when they can make a shot, it counts, but they can't cycle every shot. If anyone wants to buy my 597, gimme a PM. I don't suppose I'll have many takers considering that I just said they're a POS.

Have you tried a third generation magazine, the first two versions caused problems. I see you have 4 clips so i do not know what generation they are. Also the torque on the twin rails is crucial. I have not had any issues with my 597 HB/LS. in a .22 mag. It is a 2010 model. How old is yours. I hope this helps, i have had a allot of good shooting with mine.

[spudislander]

Originally Posted by buckbrushoutdoors

honestly.. probably the worst .22 semi ever built they look sweet but "most" of them dont shoot, i truly believe most .22's should group 2 inches at 100 yards with the right ammo.

Funny. Mine touches holes at 50 and easily shoots 2 inches at 100. Have you owned a 597?

[ABDUKNUT]

From what I've seen, the 597's are on average every bit as accurate as Ruger 10/22's

[shekaree]

Originally Posted by CoyoteChallenger

Just thought i would put this up it is a really cool looking rimfire. Might have to save up and get one. If anyone knows the price it would be appreciated. Heres the link.

http://www.remington.com/products/fi...el_597_vtr.asp

The new wholesale sports in Edmonton have them for $439. They had 2 on the opening day and yesteray I saw only one. If you are near Edmonton, then you better visit the store fast.

Good looking gun but I honestly don't know how well they will shoot....I didn't hear too many good things about it though...Good luck!!

[charsher1]

I picked up a 597 VTR on Saturday at the Provost Gun Show from Battle River Sports (Stettler) for $475, tax included. I see they are carried by Cabela's Canada for $469.99

I picked the model with the collapsible stock so my short wife and 5 grandsons could enjoy it as well. I put a 3X9 scope on the picatiny rail and boresighted it last night, looking forward to heading out to the range this week to perforate some paper. With gopher season just around the corner, I think I'll also pick up a couple 30 round clips, too. The clips are made by Remington, and they are only $25 each.

I had a 597 about 10 years ago and sold it fast. Lousy feeder, all sorts of jam conditions with any ammo. Biggest problem was the sldie not closing fully. I am told this has all been rectified and am optimistic I have the makings of a fine rodent whacker. I'll try to report back what I find out at the range.

[Sedge18]

I picked one up last Fall at P&D in Edmonton. Shoots every bit as well as my heavy barrelled 10-22. Can stack them in a dime at 50 yds no problem. I found the American Eagle 49 G grouped best. Some people on other forums have complained about jamming issues. I have had none so far and shot a few hundred rounds. I think you will enjoy it!
And it looks pretty cool too!

[Sedge18]

Sorry, was 40 Grain.

[AB2506]

My brother was just at Bashaw Sports. The Ruger SR22 sold out immediately, well the Remington 597 VTR languish on the shelf.

http://www.ruger.com/products/sr22/index.html

I would also check out the S&W M&P 15-22.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...ectionId=10002

[sureshot73]

i seen one yesterday at the Outdoorsman in medicine hat, $450

[Sedge18]

Anyone seen an M&P 15-22 in Canada. That's the next one I'm after.