i saw an old ad for one of these guns dose anybody have one? were they any good? they look kinda cool wtih the huge ejection port and the bananna clip. not sure if i like the stock. i dont want one just was wondering if anyone else did.

I have one that was given to me by a friend. He never could get it to not jam on the first shot. I cleaned it and gave it som TLC and it still jams, and even after a trip to the gunsmith it STILL jams. Could just be a lemon, but I imagine there are better 22's out there.

gopher, don't waste your money, the Viper is trouble!! If you want a Remington, save up and get the 597. If you're not set on a Remington, go with the Ruger 10/22. Its sounds like you're looking for a 22 that you can customize and there's more stuff available for the Ruger than all the others combined.

Only do this if you want to waste good money. I have a 597, and it is junk. You can't even shoot 10 rounds without several jams.

longrifle, I guess I spoke before thinking, but at least I HAVE heard mixed reviews on the 597. I've never heard ANYTHING good about the Viper. I know its not too customizable, but the 552 Speedmaster is just about as good as Rem 22 auto come. just my .02

T/Cfan
The speedmaster is a sweet little rifle. Very smooth, accurate, and pretty.

I have owned my Rem 597 for two years now. I haven't shot it in a year and a half. I need to find someone to sell it to, or trade it off. And when I contacted Rem about it, they could have cared less. Just told me to send it in for repairs and they would send me a bill. And it's under warranty. [&:]

Sounds like Remington is trying to put themselves out of business. The newer 700's are not much and sounds like the 597's are too. Thats ashame, they've got a huge following. Hopefully, their shotguns are not going wayard too.

ya Ive herd on here that 597 are junk, i was just wondering if anyone actuly bought one.