RE: Anybody use the remington 597.
I have one in 22lr, and it jammed more than it cycled. Then I found out about a fix on the net, and it worked very well. I have now put 500 rounds through it without one hiccup. That being said, I would opt for a gun on the 10/22 platform. You have more options, and you could switch the caliber later very easily. Good luck.