Going to buy a new 22 rifle....
 

I've looked at the Remington 597 and the Ruger. What do you guys recommend? I will use it the squirrel hunt a little, but mainly just use it to target shoot (recreation).

Edited by - drache on 01/22/2002 09:41:15

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I own a Remington 597 for target shooting. I LOVE IT. It is awsome, I have the composite stock version. With the ten shot clip full, and one shot in the barrel, I was able to empty the gun in about 2.2 seconds. THAT IS FAST. It is VERY accurate, and VERY light. I would definetly say go with the Remington. I also like that it has locks for the safety. You can turn the safety on, then lock it. If someone tries turnign the safety off, they can't.

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TIDEJO-I have a Ruger 1022 and a Ruger in the 7722 bolt action. I love them both but would have to say the 7722 has the edge over the semi auto. Hope that helps.
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I had a Remington 597 and I traded it off because the trigger was so terrible that it was next to impossible to shoot accurately. I opened it up to see why it was so heavy and almost threw it out the window. The system looks like it was made from leftover parts. Too much plastic, no facility for adjustment, and even polishing the hammer and sear didn't work. Also, the cheap plastic magazine didn't feed properly most of the time. I suggest going with the Ruger. Remington has lost their mind.

Edited by - frizzellr on 01/22/2002 10:51:30

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The new Thompson Center 22 semi-auto is apparently an amazing gun. I guess the trigger's sweet out of the box and it is truly a "hole-cutter" from the get go.

Only problem is that you can but 2 597's or 10/22's for the price of the T/C.

Good luck!

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If i was in the market for one i think i would look mostly the T/C. I have a ruger and it is great but i like straight clips and not so much the rotary.
From what i heard T/C hasnt got its new contender frame out yet because they are trying to pump out as many 22 as the can to meet demand.

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I had a 597- not a terrible rifle, but not good enough for me not to sell either. Accuracy isn't too bad, but is not nearly on par with an older remington bolt action .22 I own. The trigger is way to heavy and unadjustable. The rifle also jammed alot- I had to clean the receiver ever 50 shots or so to prevent jamming- especially with lubed lead bullets. This much hassle for shooting a .22 alone was enough to get me to sell it.

I also thought the rifle was kind of ugly. The gray plastic stock didn't do much for me and the finish of the metal parts wasn't smooth and shiny but dull and rough. It didn't take much use before small amouns of rust started appearing on the barrel which I attributed to the cheapo finish. I guess I was expecting too much from a $120 rifle. You get what you pay for.

Edited by - briman on 01/22/2002 16:48:35

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I currently own 597. It's ok. I used to own a 10/22 , which was a better rifle. I have decided to sell the 597 as I agree with Frizzellr, Remington has lost their mind with this one. A friend has the T-C. He loves it. You DO get what you pay for. Roman

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I like the large selection of after market parts for the 10-22

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get a ruger. their .22 is very good, dependable, and accurate. + aftermarked parts are very easy to come by

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id buy a ruger 10/22....you can get way more parts for it and make it way more accurate then the remington...but if your a remington kinda guy and dont need a tack driver..the reminton may be what you want

mauser06

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10/22 will make you a happier man!

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If you can afford it get the T/C .22 if not get the Ruger10/22. If you'd consider a bolt action I can recommend the CZ Varmint .22. Just got one and I love it! Shoots up with the 40X .22 I used to own!!

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Id check out the ruger K77/22 and mabe look into the CZ ZKM 452 line up, i just bought one and I can shoot sub 1/4" group at 50 yds, very reliable well built accurate rimfires

Scott Fisher

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I have a CZ452 in a 22 magnum; it looks good, fits good and shoots great. I have never been sorry that I have bought it. Check them out, I think you will be happy.

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look into the savage 62 or 64 its one of the two. that's the direction im going towards although i am convinced with the rugars.

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I've got a ruger 10/22 that stays in the gun safe all the time since I got my savage MKII LV about a month ago. The savage is a bolt action with a heavy barrel and is much, much more accurate than the 10/22. It's much more fun to shoot an accurate .22.

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My ruger 10/22 is my favorite fun gun.
The trigger was a bit stiff out of the box, but after tossing a gunsmith $50 to have the hammer and sear polished and an over-travel adjustment screw added, it was smoother than a baby's but, just not as messy.

It's so smooth now that it's not even a challenge to keep 10 rapid-fire shots on a bussiness card at 75 feet. That ought to fix your squirrel's wagon!

For a little more money than I spent, you can get a whole new target-grade trigger group from manufacturers like Volquartzen.

I alternate the optics I use on it. I have a 3X9 Simmons variable that is adequate for medium distance shooting, and a Tasco ProPoint 5 that SO cool for plinking and short-range hunting.

The Ruger 10/22, like others have said, has an amazing array of after market parts to choose from. I like the pistol grip stock, and the Bull barrel even though I own neither.

Good luck.



Keep 'em all in the Bull.

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I would rule out the Remington 597.The Ruger's are great rifles. Depending if you want a semi auto or bolt action. The CZ's are really nice.Really nice price on them also.Dollar for dollar the Ruger's are the best buy in my opinion.Ruger Redhawk

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Deffinetley go with a 10/22 Ruger

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I own a 597 and I'm not getting rid of it. I wish I would have dont like you and asked around to people who own different .22s. But, when you dont have a job and your young, I just went out and bought what I could afford and apealed to me at the time. DOnt do that. Take some time do some research. I like my 597, but I have never shot a 10/22. But if you are wanting to make your own adjustments, etc. go with the 10/22. all the magazines i have carry plenty of factory parts and the such. I think you might enjoy it a little more. I was looking at marlin .22s though. They looked alright to me, but I have never shot one. My favorite is still my grandmothers pump action winchester .22 that was made in 1905 or so. and still shoots great. Just find what feels good to you and try it. Hope that helps some.

BrandonT

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go with the rem 597.

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I bought a Marlin 22 mag. with clip and wood
stock 2 years ago and after putting a pressure point under the end of the stock/barrel this gun really shoots! At 50
yards I shot two 3 shot groups under 1/2 inch
and just for fun I shot a 100 yard group to
see what it would do. My 3 shot group measured exactly 3/4 inch. For a cheap
gun it shoots better than I ever expected.

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The only downside to my Ruger 10/22 is the feel of the thick "waist" of the stock where it meets the rear of the receiver. It's a little thicker than ideal for me, but performance has not suffered, as I stated earlier.

Keep 'em all in the Bull.

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I love my Ruger 10/22. Bought it in high school for squirrel, rabbit, and coon hunting (I loved the copper bead on the front sight for shooting at night). Has been very dependable and accurate. I highly recommend it.

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I took my 597 to a dealer to trade towards a different 22 ( see my previous post). He was interested in doing a trade until I took the 597 out of it's case. He saw it and stated he wasn't looking to bring any more of "those things" into his shop. Now i've dealt with this guy for years and respect his opinions. He has done custom work for me and sells reputable products. I WILL find a place to sell or trade this baby,I guess it won't be there!

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