I think this is the most comprehensive (and well shot) video I have found on YT. I would like to thank you (and your temporary camera assistant!) for taking the time to shoot, edit and upload this video for everyone.
@@OldGuyDIY I just received the Volq extractor in the mail. Guess whose video I will be watching and who I will have to thank again for finally having that 597 work as it should, after 12 years! 🤗
Great video oldguyDIY. I'm a finish carpenter over here who minors in gunsmithing/mechanical work, and was going to do the hammer myself but maybe pay a gunsmith to do the extractor. I can definitely handle this though. Very clear and concise. Mine is a .22 LR i'm guessing it's the same procedure more or less? It was a great tip about using the clear tote. I have an old timber framed barn from the late 1800's that i use for my shop, and if i drop a screw into the floorboards that thing is gone forever i use magnetic trays to be safe. The tote is a genius trick though. Thanks for taking the time to make the video!
Very good explanation and video. I had 2 597 remington and heard they had a recall. I called and they told me they were unsafe. So like a fool I sent them in and they sent me 2 marlin bolt action 22mag. I have absolutely lowest regards for remington. My Dad passed and he had 1 I recently took to the range and seem to remember he said CCI was the ammo to use. Anyway, I enjoyed your video.
The recall was for the .17HMR, NOT the .22LR. Im making sure to say this in case other people here think their .22LR is unsafe to use. The 597 .22LR is absolutely safe to use.
Remington uses way too much plastic in their firearms. No wonder their quality has nose dived. Remington is just running on their historical name now days. I have one of these rifles that has a problem with not feeding properly. So, it properly needs a hammer replacement as well. Thank you for preparing and sharing such an informative and interesting video.
I would like to give one suggestion, Mcarbo hammer spring! I shaved 1 1/2lbs from my 597 22lr stock trigger. No more creep or grit with a nice clean break! My next step is the Volquartsen hammer!
Followed your instructions and it went well ,the sterilite container saved my a$$ later in the refit. contribution to your video follows. The action to stock screws are 1/8 hex and the rear rail screws are 3/16 hex. The action screw torque seems to be 20 inch pounds with the stock plastic stock. My major heads up up is be very careful with the magazine interlock spring and arm, If this gets tweaked on re install the rifle will not cycle properly if at all. this is where the sterilite came in handy and saved my a$$
Just a comment. I had this gun in 17HMR. Then got the recall. Remington gave me a choice of I think it was $200 refund or change out barrel to 22LR or 22WMR. I chose 22WMR. I've only fired it once since the 22WMR barrel was installed and it has trouble on the last round not getting scooped up from the magazine. Not your classic FTF since there was no jambing. How does the new hammer improve things? Looks the same.
I don't know why the new hammer is better. I replaced it since the hammer came with the extractor. If your gun shoots fine other than the last round, I would verify magazine insertion and spring strength. It sounds to me like a magazine issue rather than a gun issue. Thank you for commenting.
Question! I have a 597 but not in 22 magnum just in 22LR. Will this extractor work the same for 22LR? DUMB question I know just second guessing my self lol. Needed a new extractor since 2006ish? 😂
Nice explanation. I bought the same hammer & extractor but didn’t replace the extractor because I wasn’t having issues with extraction. The hammer made a very nice improvement, however, after I got through a 50rd box I started to experience my trigger would lock up like it was on safety. I then ejected the live round then fire more then sporadically, it would lock up again. Have you ever experienced this? This is weird. Also I noticed mine doesn’t have the double spring around the guide rods. It only has a single spring. Did Remington change this design or possibly the guy who had it before removed one?
Thank you. No, I have never had the issue you describe. I suggest checking the 597 schematic on the Brownells or GunPartsCorp website to see if there should be one spring or two. I suspect the previous owner may have lost rather than knowingly removed one.
@@northdakotakid8787 No problem . Getting the ejector and hammer in a few days so i'm gonna be doing the same sh$t. Also have a .22lr and took it apart a few times to clean thats why i noticed the 2 springs right away and went back and seen magnum on the frame because i was wondering the same thing.
I got a green key or tool for locking this rifle safety its been way over 20 years ago since i owned the rifle i just stumbled across the green key i am almost sure it goes to this model rifle if you can help me out just to ease my mind about it i really appreciate it to find out for sure find the key a new home to a new rifle if some one can help me with this question
I seen the key hole in your video c shape in the safety push button crazy shaped key for anything I ever seen but I had 2 keys to my rifle around 20 some years ago it was a great 22 never jammed ever shoot so great I miss it so long since I remember it finding the key for few days ago made me think about it thank you for the video it help me with the answer to it few days it's been bugging me lol thanks for reading
Remington used the green J shaped tool as a safety lock for many guns from 2002 to 2005. You can look at the safety button and if it has the J shaped female cut to accept the tool, you can use the tool if you like. You can see a picture of the J lock here; cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-5z5khjbdar/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/1646/7245/J-Lock_ISS_Key2__95275.1574893354.jpg?c=1?imbypass=on
They are super picky on ammo CCI or Hornady only if you want them to run generally. If its dirty it wont run and putting those springs back in is a royal bitch so cleaning sucks.
I think this is the most comprehensive (and well shot) video I have found on YT.
I would like to thank you (and your temporary camera assistant!) for taking the time to shoot, edit and upload this video for everyone.
You are welcome. Thank you for the kind assessment of the video.
@@OldGuyDIY I just received the Volq extractor in the mail. Guess whose video I will be watching and who I will have to thank again for finally having that 597 work as it should, after 12 years! 🤗
Great video oldguyDIY. I'm a finish carpenter over here who minors in gunsmithing/mechanical work, and was going to do the hammer myself but maybe pay a gunsmith to do the extractor. I can definitely handle this though. Very clear and concise. Mine is a .22 LR i'm guessing it's the same procedure more or less?
It was a great tip about using the clear tote. I have an old timber framed barn from the late 1800's that i use for my shop, and if i drop a screw into the floorboards that thing is gone forever i use magnetic trays to be safe. The tote is a genius trick though.
Thanks for taking the time to make the video!
Thank you for commenting. Based on my on-line findings, the process is the same for the .22LR.
This is by far the best video on this subject. Don't bother going anywhere else I am going to do this tomorrow and anything I can add I will
Thank you.
Very good explanation and video. I had 2 597 remington and heard they had a recall. I called and they told me they were unsafe. So like a fool I sent them in and they sent me 2 marlin bolt action 22mag. I have absolutely lowest regards for remington. My Dad passed and he had 1 I recently took to the range and seem to remember he said CCI was the ammo to use. Anyway, I enjoyed your video.
Thank you for commenting. I am glad you enjoyed the video. I agree, sending a gun to Remington normally doesn't turn out well.
The recall was for the .17HMR, NOT the .22LR. Im making sure to say this in case other people here think their .22LR is unsafe to use. The 597 .22LR is absolutely safe to use.
This is a very helpful video. Videos on this 22wmr version are harder to find.
Remington uses way too much plastic in their firearms. No wonder their quality has nose dived. Remington is just running on their historical name now days.
I have one of these rifles that has a problem with not feeding properly. So, it properly needs a hammer replacement as well. Thank you for preparing and sharing such an informative and interesting video.
Many thanks for this video...Made my upgrades sooo much easier.
You are welcome. I am glad the video helped you.
This was very helpful. I'm about to do the exact same thing to my 22lr asap. Thank you.
You are welcome. Thank you for commenting.
Well done video sir
Thank you.
Nice video my guy. Going to do the hammer and extractor this week.
Thanks for the video.
What is the difference in trigger pull weight?
Awesome explanation thanks for saving me money. 💯👍🏼😊
You are welcome.
I would like to give one suggestion, Mcarbo hammer spring! I shaved 1 1/2lbs from my 597 22lr stock trigger. No more creep or grit with a nice clean break! My next step is the Volquartsen hammer!
Thank you for the suggestion.
Followed your instructions and it went well ,the sterilite container saved my a$$ later in the refit. contribution to your video follows. The action to stock screws are 1/8 hex and the rear rail screws are 3/16 hex. The action screw torque seems to be 20 inch pounds with the stock plastic stock. My major heads up up is be very careful with the magazine interlock spring and arm, If this gets tweaked on re install the rifle will not cycle properly if at all. this is where the sterilite came in handy and saved my a$$
Thank you for adding the details and your overall comments. Nice job.
Do they make better magazines? And do you know where? Thanks
Yes. I have bought Remington and aftermarket magazines on eBay with aluminum rather than plastic bodies that work well.
The 597 WRM ia a terrific rifle.
An after market mag. would be successful!
Just a comment. I had this gun in 17HMR. Then got the recall. Remington gave me a choice
of I think it was $200 refund or change out barrel to 22LR or 22WMR. I chose 22WMR.
I've only fired it once since the 22WMR barrel was installed and it has trouble on the last round not getting scooped up from the magazine. Not your classic FTF since there was no
jambing. How does the new hammer improve things? Looks the same.
I don't know why the new hammer is better. I replaced it since the hammer came with the extractor. If your gun shoots fine other than the last round, I would verify magazine insertion and spring strength. It sounds to me like a magazine issue rather than a gun issue. Thank you for commenting.
I had one years ago here in the UK… I’d love another but sadly they can’t be found here 😞
Thanks
You are welcome.
Question! I have a 597 but not in 22 magnum just in 22LR. Will this extractor work the same for 22LR? DUMB question I know just second guessing my self lol. Needed a new extractor since 2006ish? 😂
Yes, I believe so. If you look at the schematic on gunpartscorp for the 22WMR and 22LR, you can compare part numbers to be sure.
Nice explanation. I bought the same hammer & extractor but didn’t replace the extractor because I wasn’t having issues with extraction. The hammer made a very nice improvement, however, after I got through a 50rd box I started to experience my trigger would lock up like it was on safety. I then ejected the live round then fire more then sporadically, it would lock up again. Have you ever experienced this? This is weird.
Also I noticed mine doesn’t have the double spring around the guide rods. It only has a single spring. Did Remington change this design or possibly the guy who had it before removed one?
Thank you. No, I have never had the issue you describe. I suggest checking the 597 schematic on the Brownells or GunPartsCorp website to see if there should be one spring or two. I suspect the previous owner may have lost rather than knowingly removed one.
This is a magnum yours is a .22 lr thats why only one spring .
@@MAREKISBACKAGAIN that makes sense. Thanks
@@northdakotakid8787 No problem . Getting the ejector and hammer in a few days so i'm gonna be doing the same sh$t. Also have a .22lr and took it apart a few times to clean thats why i noticed the 2 springs right away and went back and seen magnum on the frame because i was wondering the same thing.
I got a green key or tool for locking this rifle safety its been way over 20 years ago since i owned the rifle i just stumbled across the green key i am almost sure it goes to this model rifle if you can help me out just to ease my mind about it i really appreciate it to find out for sure find the key a new home to a new rifle if some one can help me with this question
I seen the key hole in your video c shape in the safety push button crazy shaped key for anything I ever seen but I had 2 keys to my rifle around 20 some years ago it was a great 22 never jammed ever shoot so great I miss it so long since I remember it finding the key for few days ago made me think about it thank you for the video it help me with the answer to it few days it's been bugging me lol thanks for reading
Remington used the green J shaped tool as a safety lock for many guns from 2002 to 2005. You can look at the safety button and if it has the J shaped female cut to accept the tool, you can use the tool if you like. You can see a picture of the J lock here; cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-5z5khjbdar/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/1646/7245/J-Lock_ISS_Key2__95275.1574893354.jpg?c=1?imbypass=on
The guide rods sound gritty should have polished them.
They are super picky on ammo CCI or Hornady only if you want them to run generally. If its dirty it wont run and putting those springs back in is a royal bitch so cleaning sucks.
You should at least replace those plastic bushing, you are screwing up.
Excellent video my friend 👍👌👏
Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it.