phil384
07-12-2003, 03:27 PM
I was torn between the 597, a CZ and the 10/22. Why did I go for the Remy? For a start it's cheaper than the others (£185) but these are all low end, budget rifles and the difference in cost is not likely to change your lifestyle.
The main reasons were the looks and the stock. I have used it many, many times and it still looks brand new despite lugging it over stiles, fences and walking through brambles etc. The synthetic stock is hard wearing, zero maintenance and gives a good grip as it's slightly grainy.
The rifle is also quite short with a sturdy barrel and therefore ideal, in my opinion for rough shooting. Mine has a steel Parker-Hale silencer (the standard gun is screw cut for a moderator which also keeps costs down)and a bipod. It's also fitted with a rubber coated cheapo 3-9x40 scope. The result is a rugged, no nonsense, working gun. I don't get too emotional about my guns! All I really care about is whether or not they do the job. This one does.
I now use nothing but Eley hollowpoint extra subs. I cannot begin to tell you how good these rounds are in this rifle. If I miss then it's down to me, my fault, end of.
The trigger is OK. Can't say much more about it really, not bad, not good but OK.
The safety is convenient and easy to use, a button just behind the trigger on the rear of the trigger guard, nice and positive.
The magazines are a complete and utter F** pain in the ****! Mine came with a metal one and, unless cleaned and oiled every 40-50 rounds or so jammed virtually every time. I then bought a couple of plastic ones. No better. Now I have stripped them down, lightly rubbed down the plastic followers where they come into contact with the case and slighlty stretched the spring and they are now bearable, especially if loaded with no more than 6 rounds. If Remington sort these out I don't think you could really fault the rifle, they really do spoil my enjoyment of it. Shame.
All in all, if you want a working rifle that will outshoot most of us, that will take the occasional knock in it's stride and won't break the bank then it wouldn't be a bad thing to be a little bit different and consider the 597. It can't be too bad, the RFD i bought it off recommended it over the other .22lr in stock and I'm happy.
The main reasons were the looks and the stock. I have used it many, many times and it still looks brand new despite lugging it over stiles, fences and walking through brambles etc. The synthetic stock is hard wearing, zero maintenance and gives a good grip as it's slightly grainy.
The rifle is also quite short with a sturdy barrel and therefore ideal, in my opinion for rough shooting. Mine has a steel Parker-Hale silencer (the standard gun is screw cut for a moderator which also keeps costs down)and a bipod. It's also fitted with a rubber coated cheapo 3-9x40 scope. The result is a rugged, no nonsense, working gun. I don't get too emotional about my guns! All I really care about is whether or not they do the job. This one does.
I now use nothing but Eley hollowpoint extra subs. I cannot begin to tell you how good these rounds are in this rifle. If I miss then it's down to me, my fault, end of.
The trigger is OK. Can't say much more about it really, not bad, not good but OK.
The safety is convenient and easy to use, a button just behind the trigger on the rear of the trigger guard, nice and positive.
The magazines are a complete and utter F** pain in the ****! Mine came with a metal one and, unless cleaned and oiled every 40-50 rounds or so jammed virtually every time. I then bought a couple of plastic ones. No better. Now I have stripped them down, lightly rubbed down the plastic followers where they come into contact with the case and slighlty stretched the spring and they are now bearable, especially if loaded with no more than 6 rounds. If Remington sort these out I don't think you could really fault the rifle, they really do spoil my enjoyment of it. Shame.
All in all, if you want a working rifle that will outshoot most of us, that will take the occasional knock in it's stride and won't break the bank then it wouldn't be a bad thing to be a little bit different and consider the 597. It can't be too bad, the RFD i bought it off recommended it over the other .22lr in stock and I'm happy.