RE: Remington 597
I have the exact same rifle. I've put maybe 300 round through it so far.
It's a good, reliable rifle. It's also a major PITA to reassemble after cleaning. Just make sure to not overtighten the set screws for the guide rails after cleaning. I recomend leaving the rails slightly loose. If you overtighten, they will bow out and the bolt will not close fully after you fire, causing your next shot to be a misfire.