Rem 597 Heavy Barrel VRS 597 20" barrel

[Canadiankeeper]

Im looking for a new 22. Decided on the 597.

Now what one would be the better shooter?! The heavy barrel or the long 20" ??

Input please !

 

[blinklit]

most say that the 16'' is actually considered to be more accurate due to less harmonic resonance in the barrel and that the projectile has reached maximum velocity at 15 inches.
i have the 20'' and if i could do it again i'd go for the 16'' threaded barrel,but either way you go,they are wicked accurate!
a bit of polishing to the guide rods and replacement of the hammer to a volquartsen hammer will reduce the hard trigger to a crisp 2.5lbs.
personally,i find it is super easy to dis assemble for cleaning.add a boyds evolution or varmint stock in the future for an awesome touch!

my avatar is a 10 shot group at 25 meters using thunderbolt ammo.

 

[jetdoctr]

I have the 597 in the TVP flavor, comes with the boyds evotuition stock and 20" heavy barrel. Haven't done the hammer job but still very accurate and fun. Worth considering.

 

[Ontario597]

I have the 20" STD barrel and I can do 1/2" groups @50yds but the 16" HB can do the same so just get what you prefer. If I could do it again I'd go for the 16'' HB just for the looks. I have never seen 20" HB for sale in any store in Canada but that would be my #1 choice.

 

[GeoShooter]

I have a 16" threaded hb and I think if you had a 20" hb it may throw off the balance too much. It's already a little muzzle-heavy

 

[blinklit]

I have the 20" STD barrel and I can do 1/2" groups @50yds but the 16" HB can do the same so just get what you prefer. If I could do it again I'd go for the 16'' HB just for the looks. I have never seen 20" HB for sale in any store in Canada but that would be my #1 choice.

all the local canadian tire stores here have the 20'' hb w/scope combo for 269.99

 

[weasel1]

I thought the heaviest barrel you could get in a 20" was a medium profile.

 

[Ontario597]

all the local canadian tire stores here have the 20'' hb w/scope combo for 269.99

Unfortunately in S.Ontario retail stores like CT and Walmart don't sell guns, maybe in N.Ontario they do.

 

[blinklit]

Unfortunately in S.Ontario retail stores like CT and Walmart don't sell guns, maybe in N.Ontario they do.

the one with the scope is the 20'' hb.
you can try the gun dealer,i heard he ships for $20-$30

remington 597

here is everything they carry:

 

[theplat]

Unfortunately in S.Ontario retail stores like CT and Walmart don't sell guns, maybe in N.Ontario they do.

most of the CT's in Kitchener do have guns now. Stratford also.

 

[Thumper69]

The one with the scope looks a regular contour without the open sights.

 

[Ontario597]

The one with the scope looks a regular contour without the open sights.

Ya is doesn't say or look HB there. I was going to get a AAC-SD but I couldn't find one in stock at the time so I got the 20" with black stock.