What do I need to scope a 597?

[rommelrommel]

Should I buy the weaver rail from rimfire sports, or something else?

 

[super7]

why not try the built in dovetail first and see how that goes?

 

[Jericho]

For the sake of 5-10 bucks, the rail is definately worth the money.

 

[IM_Lugger]

I got regular mounts for my 597 they work fine with built in dovetails.

 

[Ren]

Me too Lugger, factory dovetail.

 

[604shooter]

Should I buy the weaver rail from rimfire sports, or something else?

Not worth it in my opinion. I just picked up a Weaver tactical mount (model 48336) for my 597 for 10 bucks. Works like a charm.

 

[Jericho]

That's what I thought he was referring to... it isn't expensive and certainly better than dovetail rail on it... unless you're using a little rimfire scope or something.

 

[gravyboat]

Go with the rail. Either Weaver or Volquarsten. I had a problem with ejected casings string my scope rings when I used the dovetail mounts.

 

[teclaydon]

I have the VQ rail on mine. Top-drawer quality and precision machining that fits the contours of the 597's receiver like a glove. Plenty of rise to clear the front bell of a medium to large sized scope.

 

[heiko]

yes, go with the weaver or VQ rail. You won't be sorry. For the extra couple of bucks it is well worth it, if you ever want to change the type or hight of rings all you have to do is use regular rings....no worry about trying to find the proper dovetail rings, etc.
I have one on mine and would do the same thing again if I were to buy another 597.