Wich one ???

[Zazu45]

Greetings.

And a happy new year to all.

Lattely I have been looking at Remington's 597 in .22 Mag.
I been wondering if there is a big accuracy difference between the regular model and the heavy barrel one(LSHB) ?
I read that the LSHB is incredibly accurate for a .22mag,
but the standard model is far more versatile as it can be used with open sights when wanted.

Any ideas anyone ???


Denis.

[captain2k_ca]

Not trying to deter your choice of rifle, but I ought to let you know that my wife and I have a 597 in 22LR.

The thing has been nothing but a total nightmare from the start.\

Feeding problems, ejection problems, mag fouls up really easy.....

Found it to be a poor weapon for us and now it only comes out if we need an extra.....

[Tater]

My buddy's got the same feed problems and can only load 7 rounds in each magazine. I don't know about the 22mag but the LR seems like more trouble than it's worth.

[Zazu45]

Yes,me again.


How about Marlin's 982VS ???

Any feed back ?

[captain2k_ca]

Sorry, I cannot help ya with that one :)

Its a real nice looking rifle though I will give it that much!!

[captain2k_ca]

Might also be a good idea to let us know what you want this rifle for??

Sub MOA target shooter? Gopher killer?? Plinker???

That can really help on the decision of buying a new rifle.......If you are looking for sub MOA target shooting then I would go bolt all the way.

Looking for a plinker? Most semi's will fit the bill.........want a semi that you can trick out like crazy??

Then you go back to the 597 and the Ruger 10/22

Alot of after market junk for these two models....And I have seen pretty good results from both after a good amount of money is spent on em :)

I will attack a pic of my Pimpedx Ruger 10/22.......I have spent ALOT of green on this toy...but its been all worth it :D

http://albertabucks.com/ipw-web/gallery/albums/album77/P6151755.sized.jpg

Yes my friend that is 24 carat gold plate on the reciever :D:D

[Zazu45]

Sorry I forgot to mention intended purpose.

Nothing special really, a little bit of everything.
A little groundhog,a little rabbit,crow and there is always the occasional fox and coyote.
I already have a 22-250 and a 22LR, so I am just looking for something to fill the gap.
Also I never owned a semi-auto, so the idea of a 597 in .22Mag.
sounded good.
I always been atracted to the .22Mag because it is a rimfire wich is mandatory for small game down here in Quebec.

Thanks anyway...

[captain2k_ca]

I think the 597 would work for you if you didnt mind spending a few extra $$ on after market components to make it work better......

Personally I think the 22WMR is a bit soft for coyotes......Id keep shots under 30 yards on them. Yotes can be a bit tough at times, and I have seen em stand up after a chest shot from a 25.06.


For myself I have always considered the 22wmr to pricey to be a good small animal round......You would(I think) also get better performance from a 17HMR. Thogh they are pricey to shoot as well.......For an in between round fro the 22-250 and the 22LR I would go with a .222 or .223.

Rabbit and crow would definitely reap the whirlwind with a 22 mag or 17hmr :D:D