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Posted: 11/19/2003 12:06:40 PM EDT
I'm considering either the Ruger 10/22RBM or the Remington 597mag for some long distance (100-150 yards) target and varmint shooting.  What do you like about one over the other?
Link Posted: 11/19/2003 4:23:33 PM EDT
[#1]
I own a model 597 magnum and have fired a model 10/22 in .22 LR before, I would go with the Remington.  I like the 10/22 but it just doesn't suit my tastes.  The stock for the model 597 is a more full size stock than the 10/22 with its thinner and shorter stock.  it has a double guide rail system where the 10/22 has only one, I don't know if this really does affect reliability because both are very reliable.  The 10/22 has alot of accessories out there for it, the 597 has very little out there.  The trigger on the 597 is alittle stiff, this isn't that bad I really don't notice the trigger pull, still gives me good groups and I hit where I am aiming.
Link Posted: 11/20/2003 6:43:47 AM EDT
[#2]
What kind of accuracy are you getting out of your 597mag?  Ever have any failure to feed, fire, or extract?  thanks.
Link Posted: 11/21/2003 3:59:40 PM EDT
[#3]
At 50 yards (this is what it is sighted in at) I am getting groups about the size of a dime or quarter without a bench rest.  I have been able to make shots and kills at 60-90 yards in the standing position.  I have had some failure to feeds, this is very rare, I only remember 12 out of the thousands of rounds I have shot and this was mainly due to my failure to properly load the magazines.  I have never had a failure to extract or fire.
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