Remington 597
Remington Arms Company, LLC · Rifle · Discontinued · 1997
Also known as: Remington Model 597, 597 LR, Model 597
Overview
The Remington 597 is an American semi-automatic rimfire rifle chambered primarily in .22 Long Rifle. Introduced in 1997 as a competitor to the Ruger 10/22, it uses a blowback action with a bolt riding on twin steel guide rails and feeds from a detachable box magazine. The rifle was also offered in .22 WMR and .17 HMR and remained in production until Remington discontinued it around 2019.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2495 g (88.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1016 mm (40.00") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Blowback Operation, Twin Steel Guide Rails, Last Round Bolt Hold Open, Detachable Magazine, Drilled And Tapped For Scope, Adjustable Iron Sights
Production
Production years: 1997-2019
Offered in .22 LR, .22 WMR, and .17 HMR variants including heavy-barrel target and threaded-barrel tactical models.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 2019
Background
Marketed as Remington's answer to the ubiquitous Ruger 10/22, the 597 built a following among plinkers and small-game hunters for its twin-guide-rail bolt and low-cost accuracy before being dropped from the catalog.