Remington Model 597 VTR : AR-15 style .22
Remington have announced a new addition to their line of Model 597 semi-automatic .22 rifles. The VTR (Varmint Target Rifle) is styled after the AR-15 and features:
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* 16″ target-style heavy barrels.
* A2 style stock or Pardus M4-style collapsible stock
* A2 Pistol grip
* Free float handguard
* 1913 Picatinny rail for optics.
* Black finish on all parts.
It is not clear if standard AR-15 compatible stocks and pistol grips can be attached. I will try to find out from Remington.
Two models will be available. The “Model 597 VTR 22LR with A2 Stock” model will MSRP for $445 (10 round magazine) and $479 (30 round magazine).
The “Model 597 VTR 22LR with Collapsible Stock” features a Pardus collapsible stock and had an MSRP of $445.
UPDATE: According to John, Product Development manager, different AR stocks should be compatible. AR pistol grip interchange will be limited because of the receiver design.
Thanks to Linda from Remington for her help getting me information.
Photos and details available on the “AR style” 597 VTR black rifle here:
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/rimfire_rifles/model_597/model_597_vtr.asp
Yes it has a pistol grip, collapsible stock, and floating tube forend, but unlike the new Colt and S&W AR 22 rifles, the reciever is not in the AR configuration, and no one will mistake it for an AR-15.
Jason, thanks. Looks like they just added the pages on Remington.
That’s not a photo! That is a rendering of a CAD model. So this is either in the plans or almost there and photos are not available.
Erni, you think? Hard to say because gun companies do air brush their photos.
That’s a pretty cool looking deuce deuce, but for that MSRP I’d probably just stick with the 597 standard or go with a spikes upper.
calling this a .22 AR15, is like calling a tactical 10/22 a .22 AR15
Looks like a shotgun with some crap added to make it look more “assault-rifley”.
Steve, yup it’s a rendering. Perfect surfaces, perfect lighting, perfect angle and proportions. A rendering for shure. I do product engineering for a living and that is what a rendered assembly looks like if you futz with it a bit.
thanks Erni, I updated the blog post.
the only limit I can possibly see for grip interchange would be some of the snazzier rubberized handgrips that extend up the side of the reciever a little. If it fits one, it fits them all as far as the “socket” goes.
Looks like a ripoff of the Nordic Components AR-22 to me.
it does look quite similar.
I wonder if this rifle would accept the same 30rd magazines Remington has produced for the 597 last year.
Would this rifle be considered restricted in Ontario Canada?
The 597 VTR is available in ontario but over 75% sold out, theyre special order and being brought in with out the collasible stock its got a standard ar-15 stock, yes the 597 regular 30 round mags fit it, they will be coming in fall 2009 Mines on order.
should mention, if you want one of these you should have your local gun shop contact grobel. I’m not 100% sure of the spelling but this is how it was pronounced. Grobel will answer questions about this fire arm but they will ask your local dealer to call them to place orders they will not sell them directly to you. again theyre not restricted and do take the 30 round 597 mags but the ones coming to Canada will not have the collasible stock. I got a rough idea of my cost I was told 531.00 plus taxed Im in ontario so about 600.00 out the door, about 25 bucks extra for the 30 round mag. say 650.00 cause i want a sling too LOL should be a great plinker with a nice re dot on it. hope this helps and answers some questions for you guys.
Just got the Remington 597 VTR, havnt shot it yet and I’m in ontario canada, cost was 438.00 plus tax! thats 90.00 less than i was orginaly quoted. sighting it in this weekend.
This thing is heavy, I’m not sure that I would want to lug it around.
Yeah it is a bit on the heavy side, but a sling will fix that. It’s cool though they incorporated a storage compartment in the butt stock, I like it! doesnt work well with cheap ammo, you gotta use better stuff like CCI stingers, remington Vipers or yellow jackets, those 20 bucks a box crap just dont cut it, the bullet heads are loose and cause jamming, the 35 bucks a box stuff or 50 bucks a box works flawlessly never had a jam with the yellow jackets or Vipers.
Non-restricted in Canada, and yes it comes with collapsible stock, here is a place in Alberta that is selling them… they offer free shipping within Canada.
http://www.frontierfirearms.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17_23&products_id=2316
and yes they take the normal 30 round mags for the 597
Andrew,
Plse advise on where you p/u your 597 vtr 22 for 438.
I’m also looking for one and found one for 500
I bought one of those 597s; the cost is $475 at Shooter Choice in Kitchener, Ontario. It is NOT restricted. This a great gun; it come with a free floating, heavy barrel and is as accurate as a target gun. This is posssibly the best .22 Renmington has ever made. These guns will sell fast so get them before the store is sold out. They are really a great gun, my only negative is a bit heavy at 7.5 lb – that is a lot for a 22. But I still love it!
Shooter