Remington 597

[Zygy]

Does this rifle have a feeding ramp?
Also,are there any significant,receiver differences(size,shape)between.22LR and
.22Magnum ?

Zygy

 

[Tyler]

Check out rimfire central, there are a few guys there who have converted their .22LR 597's into .22WMR 597's. As far as I (and they) know, the receivers are identical between the LR and WMR rifles. It makes perfect sense when you think of production and warehousing costs associated with making different receivers for the same model rifle.

From what I recall, all you need is the bolt, barrel, return springs, and the lower plastic receiver with the longer mag-well.

 

[22lr]

can't you just buy 22mag reamer and re-chamber your barrel? Reamer is only 10-15$. Then dremel out mag opening in your receiver.

 

[Tyler]

Maybe... but a dremel is never really an answer. You'd still need the bolt, AFAIK.

 

[Zygy]

Thanks for replays,but I still don't see anything about feeding ramp...
Also,because I have to make decision between .22LR,.22LR Heavy barrel or.22MAG,I would like some opinions about accuracy and reliability of those
rifles.

Zygy

 

[#1bcshooter]

22 LR heavy barrel

 

[DAR 701]

I have the 597 LSS with sporter contour barrel and iron sights. Rifle has just over 10,000 rounds through it. Accuracy is quite good, if I do my part with a scope I can put 10 rounds into 3/4" at 50 meters with Federal Bulk Pack ammo. Reliablility is top notch, have not had a jam in a few years! Just have to remember to not over torque the action rails. My rifle has the Volquartsen trigger and extractor, the stock trigger is not very pretty. The new Remington 30 round mags work flawlessly, as do the metal 10 rounders. I have been very happy with my rifle, its a keeper!

 

[sgtdeath66]

im very happy with mine, to fix the trigger just buy the vq trigger sear ive heard that reduces it by a few lbs aswell as make it crisper.
hey #1bcshooter, what scope is that, looks like my center point 4x-16