question on my new 597...

IM_Lugger said:
+1

if you read the instructions in the manual is pretty easy to take it apart, but I have putting the recoil springs back in place...
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ontgunner said:
Yup. Only taken mine appart once because of this.
I've got a modification in mind, but would require the services of a good machinist.:redface:
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sixty9santa said:
What ya got in mind?
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If the guide rod set screw holes were opened up enough to allow the springs to come trough. the holes could be re-tapped (1/4" - 28 maybe). Then it would be getting setscrews of the new size, and drill a small, shallow hole in the face (just large enough for the guide rod). The springs rods and screws could then be inserted through the rear of the action as an assembly.
The other idea would be to make guide rods with a threaded head. (First idea is quite a bit easier). My shop is not set up for this kind of work, and doing it free hand (the reciever) with a hand drill is a bit intimidating.
 
ontgunner said:
If the guide rod set screw holes were opened up enough to allow the springs to come trough. the holes could be re-tapped (1/4" - 28 maybe). Then it would be getting setscrews of the new size, and drill a small, shallow hole in the face (just large enough for the guide rod). The springs rods and screws could then be inserted through the rear of the action as an assembly.
The other idea would be to make guide rods with a threaded head. (First idea is quite a bit easier). My shop is not set up for this kind of work, and doing it free hand (the reciever) with a hand drill is a bit intimidating.
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One way do accomplish the same results would be to drill and tap a hole between the two guide rod holes ,then make a small plate covering the two holes and screwed down in the center hole that was tapped.
You may have to make a small cut in the stock to fit the new plate and screw but it would be minimal.
Also even if somehow you messed it up, you could always go back to the original set up.
This would take only a few mins. with a drill ,tap and a small piece of sheet metal and a screw, I my self dont see the need for any chages as its pretty easy to assemble as it is. but what the hell
 
beerdog said:
One way do accomplish the same results would be to drill and tap a hole between the two guide rod holes ,then make a small plate covering the two holes and screwed down in the center hole that was tapped.
You may have to make a small cut in the stock to fit the new plate and screw but it would be minimal.
Also even if somehow you messed it up, you could always go back to the original set up.
This would take only a few mins. with a drill ,tap and a small piece of sheet metal and a screw, I my self dont see the need for any chages as its pretty easy to assemble as it is. but what the hell
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That's not a bad idea.
I've only had mine apart twice, but one spring is already a little messed up. :(
 
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ok getting back on topic... I read the cleanning instructions once again and it says that you should be able to open and close the action while cleaning. I have triend and its just not happening... does it need alot of force. I am scared i am goiing to bend the rod or something......


anyone have one of these... how much force do you use...

thanks
 
i got my dad to take it to the place i bought it from. The gun has never been fired. At first they wanted to fix it under warranty. I got quite upset and demanded a new gun... They made me feel like i was asking for the shirt off there back....

anyhow.. they gave me a new gun...
 
perhaps i wasnt clear....

The gun is defective. I have read the manual .. The store even admited to the gun being defective....

The manual was read a total of 4 times.
 
A friend of mine bought a 597 on my advice (mine is great after all the mods I learned about from this site). His gun did the same thing as yours (I believe) right out of the box.

It would not cycle at all, the bolt was very stiff on the guide rails. We opened the bolt, and there was no way it was going to close. Seized solid. We should have taken it back to the store, but I knew the rifle well, and how simple it was, and the only thing it could be is the guide rods are either bent or corroded.

They were corroded, not bad, but it does not take much. 5 mins with some very light sandpaper (I started at 900 and went to 3800 grit) and they are now highly polished. Yeah, overkill, but the rifle works great now. It just needed some oil!

It's funny that my rifle came out of the box dripping with oil, and my friends 9 months later was very dry and corroded. I bet that was your problem, and even though it would be an easy fix, getting the gun replaced is a better option. Why start with problems?

I hope the new one works well for you, and have fun with all the mods that I am sure you are going to want to do.

Mike_R
 
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