RE: Remington or Ruger?
If you want dependable stay far away from the Remington 597. It is and will remain pure junk. The trigger is heavy and not at all adjustable. It won't even polish out because it is pot metal. The thing will jam at least once a magazine no matter what you do. The accuracy is hard to measure because between fighting the trigger and trying to keep the thing from jamming, you are more likely to wrap it around a tree than to shoot it. Do a search on the boards for 597 and you will find other horror stories. The Ruger 10/22 is a fine firearm that has proven itself dependable, accurate and highly customizable. You might also check on Marlin and Savage as both make excellent 22 rifles.