Comments on: Remington Model 597 TVP http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:19:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Larry http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-86168 Larry Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:04:46 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-86168 I have fired several shots (about 1,000) through this rifle and have yet to experience any of the problems that others have stated. Went nearly 200 rounds on several different days without even cleaning it. I do have a couple of different magazines and have experienced some problems with them. One was an aftermarket 30 round mag (clear) and one was a factory mag, but I think the problem with the factory mag had more to do with the dirty conditions than the mag failure as such. The 30 round aftermarket was due to loading it and letting it set for several days in that condition and possibly weakening the spring. I have not had any of the "flying apart" issues as stated by others but will keep an eye out for them and post if needed. I have fired several shots (about 1,000) through this rifle and have yet to experience any of the problems that others have stated. Went nearly 200 rounds on several different days without even cleaning it. I do have a couple of different magazines and have experienced some problems with them. One was an aftermarket 30 round mag (clear) and one was a factory mag, but I think the problem with the factory mag had more to do with the dirty conditions than the mag failure as such. The 30 round aftermarket was due to loading it and letting it set for several days in that condition and possibly weakening the spring. I have not had any of the “flying apart” issues as stated by others but will keep an eye out for them and post if needed.

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]]> By: bruce http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-81929 bruce Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:18:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-81929 Do u still have the J key for the 597 remington ? Do u still have the J key for the 597 remington ?

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]]> By: John Russel http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-64296 John Russel Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:54:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-64296 Can anyone tell me if the forend/hanguard from an AR-15 will freely swap and fit to a Remington 597 VTR ?? .... OR .... can you post a few links of where I can find a forend for my 597 VTR with picatinny rails for accessories? Surely there is an alternative to the Remington Part # F302286 listing at $85.00 Can anyone tell me if the forend/hanguard from an AR-15 will freely swap and fit to a Remington 597 VTR ?? …. OR …. can you post a few links of where I can find a forend for my 597 VTR with picatinny rails for accessories?

Surely there is an alternative to the Remington Part # F302286 listing at $85.00

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]]> By: RON http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-63981 RON Sun, 29 May 2011 22:12:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-63981 We picked up a Remington 597 with standard iron sights and some extra 10 round magazines. This was for my wife to use since she did not want the hassle of a bolt action piece. The rifle performed well, but the magazines were stiff and needed some lubrication. Graphite anti seize works well in the slots in the magazines where the follower rides. Makes it easier to load the magazines too. Then, my wife had to get cataract replacement lenses which made it impossible for her to use the iron sights. Instead of being sane, and purchasing a scope for her use, they had a sale on a 597 with scope that could not be resisted. She began to use this and has shown that she can be a crack shot. HOWEVER, as time wore on we started getting many malfunctions in ejecting spent cartridge cases. Major jams with cases crosswise in the chamber etc. etc. Very frustrating. Having recently fixed a Ruger Mark II with similar ejection problems using a Volquartsen tool steel machined extractor, it was decided that both 597's would receive Volquartsen extractors. Best 20 bucks each ever spent. All ejection problems disappeared and we are now having a ball with the two 597's. We picked up a Remington 597 with standard iron sights and some extra 10 round magazines. This was for my wife to use since she did not want the hassle of a bolt action piece.

The rifle performed well, but the magazines were stiff and needed some lubrication. Graphite anti seize works well in the slots in the magazines where the follower rides. Makes it easier to load the magazines too.

Then, my wife had to get cataract replacement lenses which made it impossible for her to use the iron sights. Instead of being sane, and purchasing a scope for her use, they had a sale on a 597 with scope that could not be resisted. She began to use this and has shown that she can be a crack shot.

HOWEVER, as time wore on we started getting many malfunctions in ejecting spent cartridge cases. Major jams with cases crosswise in the chamber etc. etc. Very frustrating.

Having recently fixed a Ruger Mark II with similar ejection problems using a Volquartsen tool steel machined extractor, it was decided that both 597′s would receive Volquartsen extractors.

Best 20 bucks each ever spent. All ejection problems disappeared and we are now having a ball with the two 597′s.

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]]> By: daryl http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-62204 daryl Sat, 07 May 2011 23:54:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-62204 Sure wish someone would make a fifteen or twenty round magazine for the magnum. Perfectly satisfied with the 597 mag otherwise. Sure wish someone would make a fifteen or twenty round magazine for the magnum.
Perfectly satisfied with the 597 mag otherwise.

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]]> By: Male http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-61758 Male Sun, 01 May 2011 05:09:49 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-61758 Like Daniel Rial I had this same problem and found that it was the ammo. Federal FMJ gave me this same problem "the trigger won’t pull, and the safety cannot be engaged" after a couple of rounds. I fired Remington Yellow Jackets and had no problems. Also, cleaning and proper lube may be a factor. I shot my 597 straight out of the box. It is very accurate at 25 yards. Bullseye with 1/4 to 1/2 inch shot group. Like Daniel Rial I had this same problem and found that it was the ammo. Federal FMJ gave me this same problem “the trigger won’t pull, and the safety cannot be engaged” after a couple of rounds. I fired Remington Yellow Jackets and had no problems. Also, cleaning and proper lube may be a factor.

I shot my 597 straight out of the box. It is very accurate at 25 yards. Bullseye with 1/4 to 1/2 inch shot group.

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]]> By: Randy http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-43155 Randy Tue, 21 Sep 2010 04:43:03 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-43155 I purchased the 597 and am having problems with the magazine feeding the bullets. At times I can't put more than 8 rounds in it and if I do it jams the bullets in the magazine and won't feed the barrel. I also just today disassambled the rifle and the hold-open pin, hold-open, and hold-open spring came off the trigger housing assembly. I don't know how to set it back. It is an accurate gun when it feeds the bullets right. I think I should of paid an extra $75 for a Ruger. I purchased the 597 and am having problems with the magazine feeding the bullets. At times I can’t put more than 8 rounds in it and if I do it jams the bullets in the magazine and won’t feed the barrel. I also just today disassambled the rifle and the hold-open pin, hold-open, and hold-open spring came off the trigger housing assembly. I don’t know how to set it back. It is an accurate gun when it feeds the bullets right. I think I should of paid an extra $75 for a Ruger.

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]]> By: joey http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-27961 joey Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:26:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-27961 does any body know anything about marlin accidently discharging? does any body know anything about marlin accidently discharging?

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]]> By: joey http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-27960 joey Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:25:10 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-27960 I had a regular 597 and it blew up on me with a shell half way in the barrel cut my arm up. sent it back they sent me the new remington 597 tvp model love the gun but after about 200 rounds it started firing 2 to 3 rounds with a single trigger pull wat the hell has remington went to hell in a hand basket or wat? by the way the same day we were at the gun range my buddys marlin accidently discharged and shot me in the knee spent 2 days in hospital and had to have surgery fml. I had a regular 597 and it blew up on me with a shell half way in the barrel cut my arm up. sent it back they sent me the new remington 597 tvp model love the gun but after about 200 rounds it started firing 2 to 3 rounds with a single trigger pull wat the hell has remington went to hell in a hand basket or wat? by the way the same day we were at the gun range my buddys marlin accidently discharged and shot me in the knee spent 2 days in hospital and had to have surgery fml.

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]]> By: Daniel Rial http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-21602 Daniel Rial Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:55:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-21602 Just purchased a Remington 597 Magnum. I'm not having any feed problems, but in the middle of shooting eight to ten shells, the trigger won't pull, and the safety cannot be engaged. The only thing I can do is drop the mag, clear the seated shell, put it back in mag, start over. It works for a bit, and hangs up again. Never heard of this problem before. Anybody got any solutions to this vexing problem? Just purchased a Remington 597 Magnum. I’m not having any feed problems, but in the middle of shooting eight to ten shells, the trigger won’t pull, and the safety cannot be engaged. The only thing I can do is drop the mag, clear the seated shell, put it back in mag, start over. It works for a bit, and hangs up again. Never heard of this problem before. Anybody got any solutions to this vexing problem?

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]]> By: Brian http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-15929 Brian Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:10:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-15929 I've had one of these 597s for a couple of years,I love mine,it's accurate and as long as it's cleaned every now and then it runs fine,if you guys are looking to dispose of yours just let me know! I'll make sure no1 else ever gets they're hands on them. leehodge1976 [ at [ yahoo [dot[ com I’ve had one of these 597s for a couple of years,I love mine,it’s accurate and as long as it’s cleaned every now and then it runs fine,if you guys are looking to dispose of yours just let me know! I’ll make sure no1 else ever gets they’re hands on them.
leehodge1976 [ at [ yahoo [dot[ com

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]]> By: Britt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-14584 Britt Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:51:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-14584 Same here. Bought 597 TVP with high hopes. After 100 rounds, the bolt will not seat tight, and misfires. Then the extraor, plunger and spring fell out. I replaced extractor with Volquartsen, but its still misfires because the bolt will not seat tightly against the barrel with out a slight push to snug it up. Any suggestions? Same here. Bought 597 TVP with high hopes. After 100 rounds, the bolt will not seat tight, and misfires. Then the extraor, plunger and spring fell out. I replaced extractor with Volquartsen, but its still misfires because the bolt will not seat tightly against the barrel with out a slight push to snug it up. Any suggestions?

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]]> By: blt2drg http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-12991 blt2drg Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:33:29 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-12991 yeah.... i shot about 300 rounds thru my 597 .22 and the ejector, pin and spring all fucked off somewheres. and the little spring for the "hold open" feature also busted. this gun is a turd! yeah…. i shot about 300 rounds thru my 597 .22 and the ejector, pin and spring all fucked off somewheres. and the little spring for the “hold open” feature also busted. this gun is a turd!

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]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-10476 Steve Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:30:58 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-10476 KCShooter, thanks for the advice KCShooter, thanks for the advice

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]]> By: KCShooter http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-10474 KCShooter Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:02:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-10474 One of the best tricks to reliability and smooth operation of the 597 is to polish the op rods using 800-1200 grit wet/dry sandpaper, well oiled. Makes a big difference in the bolts ability to travel, eliminating feed and ejection issues. I've done it to quite a few, and it makes a very noticable difference. (If you aren't a stickler for well-lubed rifles, I'd recommend using a cold blue on them afterwards.) Another issue is not the magazines themselves (as long as you are using the updated metal magazines with a plastic base), but the mag springs. They will get weak. Remington has replaced all 6 of my magazines because of it. Beyond that, there isn't a lot of problems. A Volquartsen hammer will reduce trigger pull if that's to your liking, I didn't find it neccessary on mine but it probably cut the pull weight in half on the two I've replaced for other people. They ended up right at 1.75-2lbs. My factory pull is 3.5, far from unmanageable. I've also installed a Volquartsen extractor on one, didn't seem to need it, really, but it seemed to throw the empties out quite a bit father. Good guns, most of the issue's I've seen on them are due to poor maintenence. One of the best tricks to reliability and smooth operation of the 597 is to polish the op rods using 800-1200 grit wet/dry sandpaper, well oiled. Makes a big difference in the bolts ability to travel, eliminating feed and ejection issues. I’ve done it to quite a few, and it makes a very noticable difference. (If you aren’t a stickler for well-lubed rifles, I’d recommend using a cold blue on them afterwards.)
Another issue is not the magazines themselves (as long as you are using the updated metal magazines with a plastic base), but the mag springs. They will get weak. Remington has replaced all 6 of my magazines because of it.
Beyond that, there isn’t a lot of problems. A Volquartsen hammer will reduce trigger pull if that’s to your liking, I didn’t find it neccessary on mine but it probably cut the pull weight in half on the two I’ve replaced for other people. They ended up right at 1.75-2lbs. My factory pull is 3.5, far from unmanageable.
I’ve also installed a Volquartsen extractor on one, didn’t seem to need it, really, but it seemed to throw the empties out quite a bit father.
Good guns, most of the issue’s I’ve seen on them are due to poor maintenence.

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]]> By: Joe http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-8951 Joe Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:52:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-8951 Hello, My Rem 597 in .17 did the exploding mag trick a few weeks ago. I called Rem and they want me to send it back. The box and paperwork came today and i was having second thoughts. I talked to one guy and he said it was just dirty. I was thinking that maybe this might be the cause but after taking it apart, well, it really was actually fairly clean. The only thing I did notice was a slight irregularity with one of the inner return springs. I thought maybe that might be it and starting looking for parts. Google led me here. After reading that i'm not the only one and all th eother problems, well, it has dispatched many a groundhog but after the scare it gave my friend's son, back it goes. I'll email the moderator of this site with photos I sent to Remington and hornady. Hello,

My Rem 597 in .17 did the exploding mag trick a few weeks ago. I called Rem and they want me to send it back. The box and paperwork came today and i was having second thoughts. I talked to one guy and he said it was just dirty. I was thinking that maybe this might be the cause but after taking it apart, well, it really was actually fairly clean. The only thing I did notice was a slight irregularity with one of the inner return springs. I thought maybe that might be it and starting looking for parts. Google led me here. After reading that i’m not the only one and all th eother problems, well, it has dispatched many a groundhog but after the scare it gave my friend’s son, back it goes.

I’ll email the moderator of this site with photos I sent to Remington and hornady.

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]]> By: Jim http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-8754 Jim Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:06:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-8754 I have a Rem 597 it also blew however the round was completely seated in the chamber when it occurred the ejector, pin, spring and charging handle gone. It also blew the bottom of the magazine in two pieces. The brass less the end stuck in the chamber. I had all the parts replaced 6th shot same thing I have never owned a bigger piece of junk and Remington put their name on it. Do not repair throw it away! I have a Rem 597 it also blew however the round was completely seated in the chamber when it occurred the ejector, pin, spring and charging handle gone. It also blew the bottom of the magazine in two pieces. The brass less the end stuck in the chamber. I had all the parts replaced 6th shot same thing I have never owned a bigger piece of junk and Remington put their name on it. Do not repair throw it away!

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]]> By: brian http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-8694 brian Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:09:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-8694 i have a 30 roung rem. mag and it has fixed ALL of my prolbems get a rem 30round and u can shoot till u hurt i have a 30 roung rem. mag and it has fixed ALL of my prolbems get a rem 30round and u can shoot till u hurt

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]]> By: Carroll http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-8287 Carroll Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:56:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-8287 I purchased a 597 (.22LR) a couple of years ago but had not used it to any extent until about a month ago (Mar, 2009). I loaded a full plastic mag and on the eighth shot, it exploded with the bolt partly open (yes, the trigger will pull and the striker will fall with the bolt not completely closed). The shell was about 1/2 way into the barrel when it was fired. It sounded like someone had ignited a firecracker right beside my ear. The explosion threw the extractor, rod, and spring somewhere. The bullet apparently went down the barrel and out since the barrel was clear. The brass was ruptured about 1/2 around the shell at the back next to the rim. My gunsmith agreed that it was a good thing nobody was standing on my right or they may have been seriously injured. I find it hard to believe there hasnt been a recall of some sort on these rifles. I have read several accounts similar to mine by others on the internet. I purchased a 597 (.22LR) a couple of years ago but had not used it to any extent until about a month ago (Mar, 2009). I loaded a full plastic mag and on the eighth shot, it exploded with the bolt partly open (yes, the trigger will pull and the striker will fall with the bolt not completely closed).
The shell was about 1/2 way into the barrel when it was fired. It sounded like someone had ignited a firecracker right beside my ear. The explosion threw the extractor, rod, and spring somewhere. The bullet apparently went down the barrel and out since the barrel was clear. The brass was ruptured about 1/2 around the shell at the back next to the rim.
My gunsmith agreed that it was a good thing nobody was standing on my right or they may have been seriously injured. I find it hard to believe there hasnt been a recall of some sort on these rifles. I have read several accounts similar to mine by others on the internet.

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]]> By: Matt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/comment-page-1/#comment-7693 Matt Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:51:40 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/04/remington-model-597-tvp/#comment-7693 i bought a 597 od combo. not one round went anywhere near the last. i tried cci rem and fed rounds and no difference. i had it sent to the factory and it came back with no paper work. is it fixed? what was the problem? what happened to the company or was it dicks that was the paperwork loser. i bought a 597 od combo. not one round went anywhere near the last. i tried cci rem and fed rounds and no difference. i had it sent to the factory and it came back with no paper work. is it fixed? what was the problem? what happened to the company or was it dicks that was the paperwork loser.

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