Found my 597 at a pawn shop for 120$ talked him down to 100$ walked out the door with it and 50 rounds for 110$ roughly. I have NEVER had a single problem out of it. It’s honestly just a well made 22. I’m a huge ruger fan but Remington has really impressed me with this one.
great review! I bought the Remington here in Canada and the price difference was crazy $250 for the remington $370 for the ruger both iron sight versions so for 120 cheaper I got a scope and a bunch of ammo and still ended up cheaper than the ruger. thanks for the video!
@@abcdaw22 I'm not sure what your opinion is based on? I own four Ruger 10/22's and one Remington 597. I like them all and they all work flawlessly. Ruger's success is hard to call "Junk". They have been selling the 10/22 for over 50 years and have sold more than 5 Million of these rifles. That is over 100,000 of this model every year for over 50 years. That makes this one of the most popular, if not THE most popular firearm ever sold by a single manufacturer, and it is still going strong. And as far as comparing value; Turners, a local sporting goods store chain in California had a special last Christmas for a 10/22 with a synthetic stock, a Weaver 3x9 power scope and a Ruger hard case for $199 and they sold over 2,000 of them in one day. "Junk", I don't think so.
Picked up a 10/22 years back for 199.00 it's been great never had a issue might pick a fancier 10/22 for my son with an engraving eagle in the walnut stock for his 11th Bday
Great comparison video. From my experience, both are equally reliable and equally accurate. I find the 597 has more of a full size rifle feel. Also, the 597 is available with iron sites. Mine came with iron sites and they are a very good site at that. However, as I have fiberoptic sites on my 10/22, I opted to put a 3-9X40 scope on the 597. I typically shoot at 50 and 100 Yds. Thanks again for the great video!
Yup I dry fire my 10/22 at the end of every mag, 597 open bolt much better (edited) but my ruger runs way more reliable then my 597 with the upgraded extractor
I bought my 597 probably 8 years ago from Outdoor world and it had iron sights on it. The same iron sights like the Remington 522. I didnt know it came without iron sights and came with a scope. I gave my 522 away when I bought the 597 but the 522 was only 4.5 pounds with pretty much the same accuracy. I have never had a problem out of the 597. definitely a fun rifle to shoot and its what I use to teach people how to shoot rifles with.
I got a remington 597 w/ scope a few weeks ago for $220. Thing is badass, I love it. Mainly needed something for target shooting and spending about $1 a round with my .270 was getting a bit expensive.
After shooting my brothers 10/22 with the butler creek 25 round mags for a few years and loving it. I bought a model 597 with a scope back in april and its performed flawlessly even with remington 30 round mags. We have found the model 597 to be just a little more accurate than the 10/22.just my opinion theyre both great rifles but id get a model 597 because you can get one with a scope, 30 round mag and 525 cartridges for the price of a 10/22 with just a scope.
Thats good to know. Thx. I had a 25 rd rem mag from 2010 that just flew apart when loaded one day. Had 22 rds in it and the epoxy failed, what a mess and it startled me pretty good.
I have the Ruger 10/22 and bought the wifey a Remington 597. They both are excellent shooters and perform so similarly, that I would say buy the one on sale at your local shop.
I bought a 10/22 5 years ago and right out of the box I had to replace the trigger assembly (no charge or shipping). Since then I have had no problems. I got a Marlin model 60 in 1974. After 40 years it decided it would only cycle CCI Mini mag ammo. I like CCI so no problem. I cannot tell a real difference in the performance or accuracy of either gun. I love them both. I don't think you can go wrong with either of these guns, and they are the best way to introduce a young person to firearms (single shot for 10 yrs. or younger for safety).
Both are very reliable out of the box for the first 1500-2500 rounds. After that the soft metal the extractor and firing pin are made from starts to wear and you get light strikes and stovepipes. Thankfully there is replacement parts from the big V that are made from hardened steel. If you plan to shoot it a lot add in another $50 for the V's bolt tune up.
Remington 597 Rocks ! I just Restored a rusted model . Can't wait too get it to the range. I was hoping you pick the 597 . Yessssss and Thanks. Oh I'm taking it squirrel hunting as well . Great video Sir.
I like ruger 1022 cause of the style and the iron sights and i like the remington cause when its out of shell the the bolt lock back that a good safty feature
I have both along a Marlin 60 and several other 22s, in my opinion the Rem 597 is better out the box like you said it has a better trigger Nd feel better in my hands, the reason why I got the 10/22 is the huge amount of aftermarket parts. Regards!
Ok I am a 72 year old. A former high volume Gun Shop owner. Now in my years of business from 1977 to 1999 I sold more Ruger 10/22s than any other 22 I sold. Total sales of 10/22 for those years 2500. And no one returned any for defective. Now over the years two things of major importance happened at Ruger Arms.#1. The magazine release was made longer for hunters who wear gloves. #2 William "Bill" Ruger passed away leaving the business to his son. After that the son has more or less left the business alone with some small changes. Now Ruger started the poor mans rifle aka 597 and has changed mostly nothing.What you see is what you get with the 597. Quality is less than Ruger by far. Adaptability is way less than Ruger 10/22 look at all that can and has been done by people with the 10/22 amazing. Now would I chose a 597 Remington over a Ruger 10/22 LOL I said I am 72 and I am not stupid. Before you buy either look back at Ruger Arms History it is mind boggling as to what Ruger from day one to today has accomplished.
Have both my 597 laminated SS is extremely accurate. Nailed poland spring bottles at 100 yards easily at a range with some wind. My 10/22 is setup with a trijicon RMR and the new magpul backpacker stock but ive yet to test its accuracy as i don't have a scope to mount on it but seems decent at 50 with an RMR. both are so fun, get both lol
I have the 597 VTR and it’s a monster. Besides the loose cocking handle I’ve never had an issue. I’ve put $$ into my 1022 TD. FF, FE, accuracy, so many issues.
The 597 in the video is a heavy barrel. If you get the regular barrel then it has the front and back iron sights. There is a mod for the 10/22 to have bolt hold open but dont think there any magazine that will do it without the mod. I had a 10/22 and sold it for a 597. I love the thing and just a fan of a lot of remington products.
I've heard a lot of crap about the 597 since release, picked mine up in 2018 and haven't found a bad thing to say yet. Fired 1000's upon 1000's of rounds and it's only been cleaned once and still shoots straight no misfires or anything. I got the plastic mags and they work perfectly fine. As for the ammo, i haven't found an issue with any ammo, even the cheap Remington stuff where the projectile pulls off with little effort. With the factory crap scope i can do 1" groups at 100 yards. HOWEVER The 10/22 is better because of the part availability.
If you buy a 597 without sights and without a scope, the dealer is probably ripping you off. The standard 597, from the factory, comes stock with a Remington scope.
I prefer the ruger if I had to choose one. I also like the butler creek mags because they're cheap and easier to remove from the gun, better grip being that they extend out of the bottom.
Good practical video. Ruger has a good name brand so does Remington. Ruger's often cost more than they are worth in comparison with other manufacturers, but their products are pretty reliable. The Ruger 10-22 style rifle was actually made by AMT for a while in a rife called a 10-25 I had one in stainless. It was actually made better than the Ruger. The Ruger will always have more resale, but it should it cost more. There are more aftermarket parts as well in triggers, stocks and barrels. You want to trick one out and money isn't a factor the Ruger is the way to go. If money is the root of the purchase the Remington wins hands down. You can get some very nice stocks for either at Boyd's.
Haegarr hey buddy and yes it has the screw holes for a scope ! I'm fixing to put a scope on my 597 but keep my iron sights for close range & Quick Draw hunting & Target shooting 🖒 I went today and looked at a Henry .22 I've been wanting one for a while sweet gun with the brass finish real old school look its around 300 bucks at Walmart but haven't really decided fully whether go with a 22 or the 44mag but the 44mag runs about $800 but it's a hell of a gun also really nice to have to go hunting with it would be awesome to kill a deer with a 44 Henry rifle I got some food plots set up near some condos 35 to 100 yrd shots good hunting here in South Alabama
Max F I bought a weatherby vanguard 2 .30-06 and it is great. My .308 precision rifle is nice. The only problem is they’re pricey for just going to a range and shooting paper targets. The .22 is great for cheap fun at target ranges.
I bought a 597 tossed the junk scope installed a picatinny rail with a Nikon P rimfire scope and also installed a volquartsen trigger. I can take the eyes out of a squirrel from 40+ yards.
I have had both had a ruger 10/22 that was accurate and flawless traded it for a Winchester 25-20 and bought a Remington 597 it had the bull barrel and was accurate trigger kept breaking so am gonna trade it in on a 10/22 or another Henry awesome review though guys
I think the reason the 10/22 doesn't have the last shot hold open feature because the rotary magazine's follower doesn't ride up into the receiver and catch the bolt
I like both but I bought the 597 with iron sights and when its on sale its usually 10 to 20 less then the no iron sights with a scope package . I want to get the 597 with the bull barrel in the future and I have 3 1022 s my international is my favorite
Every gun manufacturer recommends a certain ammo be shot through the gun. The rifles in the barrel are engineered to spin the bullet at a certain speed. Shooting a higher power round through the barrel, and the front of the bullet overrides the rifles. This will wear a grove in the rifles and ruin a new rifle quickly. This is why you get spiritic groups on a target, and never get a tight grouping. The manufacturer knows shooting the recommended rounds will make the rifles in the barrel last longer and be more precise. Higher power rounds can damage the barrel in 500 rounds run through it.
What are they for? First thing that comes to mind after backyard plinking and junior practice is vermin control. Pretty ideal for anything from rats up to fox-sized pest control.
I have to say that I agree with you on everything but the mag release. I shot my sons 1022 for the first time today and I was not impressed. The second round stovepiped, and I did not like the mag release at all. I won a 597 when you pull that slide back that mag shoots out of the gun. The 1022 I had turn the gun over to find the release but like I said that was the first time I ever even handled it.
Stock 22 shoot no bull barrels or up grades 100% stock with all same ammo. 75 guns rem 597 took 1st, 3rd, 6th, 10th 20th 36.Ruger 10-22 took 7th, 15th,16th 22,25,29, 33 41,47,56,63,65,71. Other gun brands were marlins. Savage Winchesters rossi, chiappa an browning an several other brands from Europe I've never heard of.
Good review, I’m should be getting a 597 bull barrel today from a buddy.
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I guess I can understand the bolt open after the last round but I frankly never see that little lever when in shooting my 10/22. So I'll only know I'm out of ammo by pullin the trigger and nothing happens.
Two Years late LOL But thanks for mentioning the Mosin. My Fav Deer Rifle. And you're right. Definitely Not something for a first time shooter. I'm considering buying a Marlin
For personal defense I'd say that if you dump about t or 6 rounds out of a 10 round mag from a tactical ruger 10/22 into someone's chest who broke into your house and is armed I'm gonna guarantee he's not getting back up. Lol
Not true. Read a article about a guy that got shot 26 times in the head and chest with a junk 10/22. He survived with non-life threatening injuries. Not sure if it was because it was out of a junk ruger or was it because 22lr is weak.
Have owned my 597 for 8 years now and have never cleaned it until today. Ran a few thousand rounds through it with no mechanical malfunctions. Only issue I’ve had have been a handful of ammo failures. Maybe it’s luck of the draw with these little guns
Is there a 25 rnd or 100 rnd mag for the 597 like the 10/22 has? On a side note a few years ago my father gave me his 10/22 that is over 40 years old. I learned to shoot with that gun over 30 years ago. Been the most reliable rifle I have ever come across. First malfunction I ever had was the last time I took it out but I think it was the old cheap ammo I was using.
I didnt like that either. I dont know why they made it like that. They say not to dryfire a .22 without snap caps Bolt open means no dry fire by accident, and its safer. A gunsmith can fix that. I love the 10/22. Its an all around, lightweight rifle.
I just purchased a 597 and it was 129.95. Hard to pass up. I have 2 10/22s and love them but I wanted something else so I figured Remington would be a good one to try out. I put a red dot on it but I had to buy a weaver rail because the Rem. comes with the narrow rail for small clamp on scope rings and wont work with the larger rings for larger scopes.
No 10/22 has a last shot hold open without mods if that, my 597 is awesome with the legal 30rnd mags in Canada in the HB version but in a take only one .22 rifle, my Marlin model 60 is my goto... IMO better than either of these and I own all 3, 22's Rock!
I disagree a bit with your assessment of the magazine releases. Yes the 597 release is different from the 10-22. It only takes one finger movement and the magazine drops out of the receiver on its own. The 10/22 takes two hands.
I think the Ruger's bolt wont stay open to keep it from being used in shootings honestly. You can get 15 round and 25 round mags for it and I've heard of 50 round drums even.
i did a side by side comparison of these rifles, left them in the mud for a week and then tried to shoot them, neither would fire so both rifles are garbage
I lit mine on fire briefly, stuffed three dead caterpillars into the bore, and then beat it with a dead fish. It didn’t fire after that. Piece of junk!
Found my 597 at a pawn shop for 120$ talked him down to 100$ walked out the door with it and 50 rounds for 110$ roughly. I have NEVER had a single problem out of it. It’s honestly just a well made 22. I’m a huge ruger fan but Remington has really impressed me with this one.
First unbiased review of both that if seen. thanks
Christian Raith Thanks Christian glad you liked it! Let us know if there's other guns you'd like to see reviewed!
great review! I bought the Remington here in Canada and the price difference was crazy $250 for the remington $370 for the ruger both iron sight versions so for 120 cheaper I got a scope and a bunch of ammo and still ended up cheaper than the ruger. thanks for the video!
Good choice. The ruger is junk
@@abcdaw22 I'm not sure what your opinion is based on? I own four Ruger 10/22's and one Remington 597. I like them all and they all work flawlessly. Ruger's success is hard to call "Junk". They have been selling the 10/22 for over 50 years and have sold more than 5 Million of these rifles. That is over 100,000 of this model every year for over 50 years. That makes this one of the most popular, if not THE most popular firearm ever sold by a single manufacturer, and it is still going strong. And as far as comparing value; Turners, a local sporting goods store chain in California had a special last Christmas for a 10/22 with a synthetic stock, a Weaver 3x9 power scope and a Ruger hard case for $199 and they sold over 2,000 of them in one day. "Junk", I don't think so.
Picked up a 10/22 years back for 199.00 it's been great never had a issue might pick a fancier 10/22 for my son with an engraving eagle in the walnut stock for his 11th Bday
Give him the Deluxe Walnut Stock version he will love the Ol Classic.
Shot the 597 for the first time today. Worked great. Love the last shot open bolt action as well.
Great comparison video. From my experience, both are equally reliable and equally accurate. I find the 597 has more of a full size rifle feel. Also, the 597 is available with iron sites. Mine came with iron sites and they are a very good site at that. However, as I have fiberoptic sites on my 10/22, I opted to put a 3-9X40 scope on the 597. I typically shoot at 50 and 100 Yds. Thanks again for the great video!
Yup I dry fire my 10/22 at the end of every mag, 597 open bolt much better (edited) but my ruger runs way more reliable then my 597 with the upgraded extractor
LOVE my 597.
I bought my 597 probably 8 years ago from Outdoor world and it had iron sights on it. The same iron sights like the Remington 522. I didnt know it came without iron sights and came with a scope. I gave my 522 away when I bought the 597 but the 522 was only 4.5 pounds with pretty much the same accuracy. I have never had a problem out of the 597. definitely a fun rifle to shoot and its what I use to teach people how to shoot rifles with.
I got a remington 597 w/ scope a few weeks ago for $220. Thing is badass, I love it. Mainly needed something for target shooting and spending about $1 a round with my .270 was getting a bit expensive.
After shooting my brothers 10/22 with the butler creek 25 round mags for a few years and loving it. I bought a model 597 with a scope back in april and its performed flawlessly even with remington 30 round mags. We have found the model 597 to be just a little more accurate than the 10/22.just my opinion theyre both great rifles but id get a model 597 because you can get one with a scope, 30 round mag and 525 cartridges for the price of a 10/22 with just a scope.
And by more "accurate" i mean a tighter grouping at 75+ yards
The newer Reminton 30 round mags are better than the older ones.I have two black ones that run flawlessly out of my 597hb.
Thats good to know. Thx. I had a 25 rd rem mag from 2010 that just flew apart when loaded one day. Had 22 rds in it and the epoxy failed, what a mess and it startled me pretty good.
The pink camo 597 I bought my wife came with adjustable iron sights. Really good shooting rifle.
I have the Ruger 10/22 and bought the wifey a Remington 597. They both are excellent shooters and perform so similarly, that I would say buy the one on sale at your local shop.
I bought a 10/22 5 years ago and right out of the box I had to replace the trigger assembly (no charge or shipping). Since then I have had no problems. I got a Marlin model 60 in 1974. After 40 years it decided it would only cycle CCI Mini mag ammo. I like CCI so no problem. I cannot tell a real difference in the performance or accuracy of either gun. I love them both. I don't think you can go wrong with either of these guns, and they are the best way to introduce a young person to firearms (single shot for 10 yrs. or younger for safety).
csh 62 replace them bolt spring on your marlin they will break eventually. Mine did and I had the same problem. $10 on ebay
i shot my first gun today and it was the ruger 10/22
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Better late than never. Hope you had a good time.
Both are very reliable out of the box for the first 1500-2500 rounds. After that the soft metal the extractor and firing pin are made from starts to wear and you get light strikes and stovepipes. Thankfully there is replacement parts from the big V that are made from hardened steel. If you plan to shoot it a lot add in another $50 for the V's bolt tune up.
Remington 597 Rocks ! I just Restored a rusted model . Can't wait too get it to the range. I was hoping you pick the 597 . Yessssss and Thanks. Oh I'm taking it squirrel hunting as well . Great video Sir.
I like ruger 1022 cause of the style and the iron sights and i like the remington cause when its out of shell the the bolt lock back that a good safty feature
I have both along a Marlin 60 and several other 22s, in my opinion the Rem 597 is better out the box like you said it has a better trigger Nd feel better in my hands, the reason why I got the 10/22 is the huge amount of aftermarket parts. Regards!
Ok I am a 72 year old. A former high volume Gun Shop owner.
Now in my years of business from 1977 to 1999 I sold more Ruger 10/22s than any other 22 I sold. Total sales of 10/22 for those years 2500. And no one returned any for defective. Now over the years two things of major importance happened at Ruger Arms.#1. The magazine release was made longer for hunters who wear gloves. #2 William "Bill" Ruger passed away leaving the business to his son. After that the son has more or less left the business alone with some small changes.
Now Ruger started the poor mans rifle aka 597 and has changed mostly nothing.What you see is what you get with the 597.
Quality is less than Ruger by far. Adaptability is way less than Ruger 10/22 look at all that can and has been done by people with the 10/22 amazing.
Now would I chose a 597 Remington over a Ruger 10/22 LOL I said I am 72 and I am not stupid.
Before you buy either look back at Ruger Arms History it is mind boggling as to what Ruger from day one to today has accomplished.
Great info and insight! Thank you!!
Have both my 597 laminated SS is extremely accurate. Nailed poland spring bottles at 100 yards easily at a range with some wind. My 10/22 is setup with a trijicon RMR and the new magpul backpacker stock but ive yet to test its accuracy as i don't have a scope to mount on it but seems decent at 50 with an RMR. both are so fun, get both lol
Gotta clean, bush and polish the 597 magazines. When the gunk up, they will jam/fail to feed.
I have the 597 VTR and it’s a monster. Besides the loose cocking handle I’ve never had an issue.
I’ve put $$ into my 1022 TD. FF, FE, accuracy, so many issues.
The 597 in the video is a heavy barrel. If you get the regular barrel then it has the front and back iron sights. There is a mod for the 10/22 to have bolt hold open but dont think there any magazine that will do it without the mod. I had a 10/22 and sold it for a 597. I love the thing and just a fan of a lot of remington products.
I've heard a lot of crap about the 597 since release, picked mine up in 2018 and haven't found a bad thing to say yet.
Fired 1000's upon 1000's of rounds and it's only been cleaned once and still shoots straight no misfires or anything. I got the plastic mags and they work perfectly fine. As for the ammo, i haven't found an issue with any ammo, even the cheap Remington stuff where the projectile pulls off with little effort.
With the factory crap scope i can do 1" groups at 100 yards.
HOWEVER
The 10/22 is better because of the part availability.
If you buy a 597 without sights and without a scope, the dealer is probably ripping you off. The standard 597, from the factory, comes stock with a Remington scope.
I got mine for $165, 2016, with nothing.. It was a model without iron sights Well worth it...Just Sayin.
The heavy barrel version doesnt have iron sights
This is the heavy barrel version in the video
Misread your comment but yea still. Got mine used with a red dot scope so idk if it came with it new
The synthetic comes with a scope with a slim barrels but the HB model does not come with a scope.
I prefer the ruger if I had to choose one. I also like the butler creek mags because they're cheap and easier to remove from the gun, better grip being that they extend out of the bottom.
Good practical video. Ruger has a good name brand so does Remington. Ruger's often cost more than they are worth in comparison with other manufacturers, but their products are pretty reliable. The Ruger 10-22 style rifle was actually made by AMT for a while in a rife called a 10-25 I had one in stainless. It was actually made better than the Ruger. The Ruger will always have more resale, but it should it cost more. There are more aftermarket parts as well in triggers, stocks and barrels. You want to trick one out and money isn't a factor the Ruger is the way to go. If money is the root of the purchase the Remington wins hands down. You can get some very nice stocks for either at Boyd's.
The reason the 597 doesn’t have iron sights is because it has the scope. My 597 I bought back in 2006 has iron sights with the screws for a scope.
Haegarr I have a 597 that I bought back in 2000 it has iron sights it did not come with a scope the gun is 18 years old now
Haegarr in fact fully adjustable left and right up and down very nice iron sights
Max F you don’t have the screw holes for the scope mount?
Haegarr hey buddy and yes it has the screw holes for a scope ! I'm fixing to put a scope on my 597 but keep my iron sights for close range & Quick Draw hunting & Target shooting 🖒 I went today and looked at a Henry .22 I've been wanting one for a while sweet gun with the brass finish real old school look its around 300 bucks at Walmart but haven't really decided fully whether go with a 22 or the 44mag but the 44mag runs about $800 but it's a hell of a gun also really nice to have to go hunting with it would be awesome to kill a deer with a 44 Henry rifle I got some food plots set up near some condos 35 to 100 yrd shots good hunting here in South Alabama
Max F I bought a weatherby vanguard 2 .30-06 and it is great. My .308 precision rifle is nice. The only problem is they’re pricey for just going to a range and shooting paper targets. The .22 is great for cheap fun at target ranges.
I bought a 597 tossed the junk scope installed a picatinny rail with a Nikon P rimfire scope and also installed a volquartsen trigger. I can take the eyes out of a squirrel from 40+ yards.
HA ha show us that.
Subsonic rounds just be used with a suppressor or you need to adjust ur gas system because with pressure is not being built up to function the bolt
I have had both had a ruger 10/22 that was accurate and flawless traded it for a Winchester 25-20 and bought a Remington 597 it had the bull barrel and was accurate trigger kept breaking so am gonna trade it in on a 10/22 or another Henry awesome review though guys
Thanks for checking us out Catlin! We appreciate you sharing your feedback and perspective!
Tell me how it kept breaking.
I think the reason the 10/22 doesn't have the last shot hold open feature because the rotary magazine's follower doesn't ride up into the receiver and catch the bolt
There is a part inside that dont allow it to catch. A gunsmith or repair shop can fix that.
Excellent review. Great production and camera work.
I just got a 597 but haven't had the chance to shoot it yet.
Very good video guys. U have earned subscription. Remington 597 it is!
I like both but I bought the 597 with iron sights and when its on sale its usually 10 to 20 less then the no iron sights with a scope package . I want to get the 597 with the bull barrel in the future
and I have 3 1022 s my international is my favorite
Every gun manufacturer recommends a certain ammo be shot through the gun. The rifles in the barrel are engineered to spin the bullet at a certain speed. Shooting a higher power round through the barrel, and the front of the bullet overrides the rifles. This will wear a grove in the rifles and ruin a new rifle quickly. This is why you get spiritic groups on a target, and never get a tight grouping. The manufacturer knows shooting the recommended rounds will make the rifles in the barrel last longer and be more precise. Higher power rounds can damage the barrel in 500 rounds run through it.
What are they for? First thing that comes to mind after backyard plinking and junior practice is vermin control. Pretty ideal for anything from rats up to fox-sized pest control.
Absolutely!
With the right ammo, my 10/22 never malfunctions.
thanks dude, really nice review
Remington 597 and a BSA Sweet 22 is an amazing value
I have to say that I agree with you on everything but the mag release. I shot my sons 1022 for the first time today and I was not impressed. The second round stovepiped, and I did not like the mag release at all. I won a 597 when you pull that slide back that mag shoots out of the gun. The 1022 I had turn the gun over to find the release but like I said that was the first time I ever even handled it.
Ain't $20 a box anymore. I just bought the upgraded ejector for my 597s as they were reliable but then became jamomatics. Hopefully this helps.
Stock 22 shoot no bull barrels or up grades 100% stock with all same ammo. 75 guns rem 597 took 1st, 3rd, 6th, 10th 20th 36.Ruger 10-22 took 7th, 15th,16th 22,25,29, 33 41,47,56,63,65,71. Other gun brands were marlins. Savage Winchesters rossi, chiappa an browning an several other brands from Europe I've never heard of.
Good review, I’m should be getting a 597 bull barrel today from a buddy.
I guess I can understand the bolt open after the last round but I frankly never see that little lever when in shooting my 10/22. So I'll only know I'm out of ammo by pullin the trigger and nothing happens.
Two Years late LOL But thanks for mentioning the Mosin. My Fav Deer Rifle. And you're right. Definitely Not something for a first time shooter. I'm considering buying a Marlin
i prefer the ruger, but i prefer the marlin 795 over the 10/22.
love my 10/22 and my remington 522 viper
Which one would you pick if you could only have one?
For personal defense I'd say that if you dump about t or 6 rounds out of a 10 round mag from a tactical ruger 10/22 into someone's chest who broke into your house and is armed I'm gonna guarantee he's not getting back up. Lol
Not true. Read a article about a guy that got shot 26 times in the head and chest with a junk 10/22. He survived with non-life threatening injuries. Not sure if it was because it was out of a junk ruger or was it because 22lr is weak.
J yang how old are you 10? I saw two of your comments trying to bash Ruger, I bet you can't afford one haha.
I call baloney on no malfunctions on the 597 with no cleaning. I have one and have to keep it clean it it jams. Alot.
Have owned my 597 for 8 years now and have never cleaned it until today. Ran a few thousand rounds through it with no mechanical malfunctions. Only issue I’ve had have been a handful of ammo failures. Maybe it’s luck of the draw with these little guns
My Remington 597 gums up after about 40 to 60 rounds.. so my go-to is the Ruger 10/22
The Ruger mag release is the same as the Ruger Mini 14
I like the 597.
Two guide rods on 597 is why its more accurate than ruger.
Standard velocity ammo obviously.
Great video! Like & subscribed!
good revue thanks
Is there a 25 rnd or 100 rnd mag for the 597 like the 10/22 has?
On a side note a few years ago my father gave me his 10/22 that is over 40 years old. I learned to shoot with that gun over 30 years ago. Been the most reliable rifle I have ever come across. First malfunction I ever had was the last time I took it out but I think it was the old cheap ammo I was using.
Yes, Remington makes a 30 round mag.
I didnt like that either. I dont know why they made it like that. They say not to dryfire a .22 without snap caps Bolt open means no dry fire by accident, and its safer. A gunsmith can fix that. I love the 10/22. Its an all around, lightweight rifle.
Just bought a brand new R597 for $139 at my gun club/range
I just purchased a 597 and it was 129.95. Hard to pass up. I have 2 10/22s and love them but I wanted something else so I figured Remington would be a good one to try out. I put a red dot on it but I had to buy a weaver rail because the Rem. comes with the narrow rail for small clamp on scope rings and wont work with the larger rings for larger scopes.
597 is a bargain
good review!!
No 10/22 has a last shot hold open without mods if that, my 597 is awesome with the legal 30rnd mags in Canada in the HB version but in a take only one .22 rifle, my Marlin model 60 is my goto... IMO better than either of these and I own all 3, 22's Rock!
Agreed. The Marlin 795 is good also.
My 597 has iron sights but want a ruger 10-22
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If you watch the website for them, you can get the Ruger brand BX-25 magazines (25 rounds) on Gunmagwarehouse.com for $12, on sale.
The Ruger isn't designed to stay open after the last shot. The 597 is.
That is true. You can take it to a gunsmith, and have that fixed. Its just a plate.
You said you're not that accurate.... watching your trigger ugh slap, explains a lot.
The 10/22 out sales the Remington 5 to 1.
How does the Remington handal
I got a fucken lemon 10 22. I know it's not the ammo, used 4 different mags and it still jams. gonna just send it back.
Were you shooting stingers? They do ask that you dont shoot stingers. They will fire, but the case may swell, and jam.
I disagree a bit with your assessment of the magazine releases. Yes the 597 release is different from the 10-22. It only takes one finger movement and the magazine drops out of the receiver on its own. The 10/22 takes two hands.
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50 dollars less with no sites. 100 bucks for a ok scope now it 50 dollars more.
Sub'd today G/son's gotta 597 rem & We LuV it.! No scope iron sites 4 skill set ! TY 4 video
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I think the Ruger's bolt wont stay open to keep it from being used in shootings honestly. You can get 15 round and 25 round mags for it and I've heard of 50 round drums even.
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the Remingon 597 feels really cheap and poorly made... BUT, it is light, cheap ($250 at gander), reliable, accurate, and looks cool!
I have a Marlin 60 a Ruger 10/22 and Rem 597 the 597 feel more like a bigger rifle .
Nothing to compare Ruger all the way
I'll take the Remington 597.
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Sorry but ugh, me and my brother have the Remington
i did a side by side comparison of these rifles, left them in the mud for a week and then tried to shoot them, neither would fire so both rifles are garbage
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I lit mine on fire briefly, stuffed three dead caterpillars into the bore, and then beat it with a dead fish. It didn’t fire after that. Piece of junk!
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1022 hands down
That was the worst comparison of these two guns 😂 cool video but you shouldn’t be reviewing guns for anyone but brand new shooters.
The marlin 795 will beat both of these
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10/22 triggers are horrible.
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