dbHunterNY Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'm all for slinging magnum loads down range. Finances these days seem to be tight. Even 223 bullets can cost a bit to sit there and blast away. I'm looking at the Remington Model 597 VTR right now and it looks real fun to shoot. Being it shoots 22LR rounds it's not going to empty your wallet either. What do you guys and gals think? http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/rimfire_rifles/model_597/model_597_vtr.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 that does look pretty fun. 22 ammo is expensive now and it would cost me a fortune to keep that thing in stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 That is a cool looking gun. 22 ammo is expensive now and it would cost me a fortune to keep that thing in stock! Yeah no kidding, my brother just paid $30 for a brick of 550. They were federal I think. Used to get a brick for about $12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Compared to the 30-06 and 300 win mag I shoot, that ammo is cheap. LOL Takes a lot to keep up with the OTPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Cool looking gun, hopefully it's a little less picky than the other 597s when it comes to ammo though. I have a 597 heavy barrel .22LR and it only likes the premium ammo, none of that cheap $15/brick stuff! I usually shoot Remington Yellow Jackets out of it with no problem, as soon as you go to the lower powered cheap stuff it doesn't eject them worth a crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDHandgunner Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Not a Remington Model 597 VTR, but I built my own version using a used Ruger 10/22 I picked up for $100.00. As stated I started with a used plain jane Ruger 10/22. I picked up a slightly used TAPCO T-6 Stock on the net and started modifying. I didn't like the looks of the blocky forend on the TAPCO Stock so I cut it off and went to work attaching an AR-15 Aluminum Carbine Length Free Float Tube on it. In addition I cut the original Ruger Carbine Barrel off at 17" and had it recrowned with a 11 degree target crown. I then went to work on the action. I radiused the bottom rear edge of the bolt to make it ccyle easier. I also did the auto bolt modification allowing a person to just pull back on the bolt when it is in the locked back position to get the bolt into battery. I then went to work on the trigger group, removing a little engagement from the hammer notch, polishing everyting inside the trigger group and finally replacing the springs. The end result is one of the most fun rifles I own. Shortening, Recrowning and Free Floating the Ruger Factory Barrel did wonders for it's accuracy as this little Ruger shoots way better than I ever expected it to. I had the scope so that price isn't included in the price of my Tactical 10/22. I have a grand total of $250.00 invested with the used Ruger, used Stock and the Scope Mounts and Springs I bought. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Yours looks fun too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 I like the ruger SDHANDGUNNER made, better than the remington.Put the bananna clip in it and it would look tough!:gunsmilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDHandgunner Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Thanks guys. It was a very fun project and one that ended up pretty good I think. My wife just loves this Ruger as she can make the stock the right length for her very easily. The accuracy of this little modified Ruger is way better than I ever imagined it would be. Not sure what modification helped the most but do know it shoots much better now than it did to start with. There are several other kits / stocks of this type for the 10/22's to make them look and feel like an AR-15. The next one I build will use the Nordic Components AR-22 Chassic Kit with an AR-15 Buttstock, Free Float Tube and Pistol Grip attached. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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