Comments on: Why Remington recalled the .17 HMR Model 597 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:19:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jimbo Jones http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-84730 Jimbo Jones Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:21:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-84730 Welcome to the fun world of .17HMR semiautomatic rifles. Why anyone would buy a .17HMR semi auto rifle or pistol is beyond me. I own a Ruger 10/22 along with various other firearms and cannot imagine using a smaller caliber than .22 as a varmint rifle. A semi auto .17 blow back just sounds like a bad idea from the get go to me. That being said, if I owned one of these rifles, I wouldn't send it in or modify it. Might be worth some money down the road. A recall like this was bound to happen and who better to cover than bill than Remington, the maker of the model 700 which could be fired by flipping the safety switch. With the model 700 rifle, that was a serious safety hazard and the company tried to cover it up, and people were killed and injured for those of you who are not aware. CNBC did a news story on it and its been on TV numerous times. Is the .17HMR recall as bad as that? Probably not. Just when the company was recovering from the model 700 rifle train wreck of an incident this comes along with the inevitable class action suit. These are indeed dark days for Remington. Although, to be fair, it is unclear if anyone has been killed or injured. However, when you buy a firearm you are putting your trust in the name of the manufacturer, and trusting that they tested the design and safety thoroughly before putting a product to market. That being said, I wouldn't get too down on Remington about this. They are offering a voluntary recall. From a business standpoint, what else do you expect them to do? Welcome to the fun world of .17HMR semiautomatic rifles. Why anyone would buy a .17HMR semi auto rifle or pistol is beyond me. I own a Ruger 10/22 along with various other firearms and cannot imagine using a smaller caliber than .22 as a varmint rifle. A semi auto .17 blow back just sounds like a bad idea from the get go to me. That being said, if I owned one of these rifles, I wouldn’t send it in or modify it. Might be worth some money down the road. A recall like this was bound to happen and who better to cover than bill than Remington, the maker of the model 700 which could be fired by flipping the safety switch. With the model 700 rifle, that was a serious safety hazard and the company tried to cover it up, and people were killed and injured for those of you who are not aware. CNBC did a news story on it and its been on TV numerous times. Is the .17HMR recall as bad as that? Probably not. Just when the company was recovering from the model 700 rifle train wreck of an incident this comes along with the inevitable class action suit. These are indeed dark days for Remington. Although, to be fair, it is unclear if anyone has been killed or injured. However, when you buy a firearm you are putting your trust in the name of the manufacturer, and trusting that they tested the design and safety thoroughly before putting a product to market. That being said, I wouldn’t get too down on Remington about this. They are offering a voluntary recall. From a business standpoint, what else do you expect them to do?

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]]> By: Steven Hunter http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-78706 Steven Hunter Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:43:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-78706 Volquartsen still makes them in .17 HMR and .17 HM2. Volquartsen still makes them in .17 HMR and .17 HM2.

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]]> By: Kim Robinson http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-78630 Kim Robinson Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:36:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-78630 What .17 semi autos have been made by anyone other than Remington? What .17 semi autos have been made by anyone other than Remington?

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]]> By: Richard B http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-71742 Richard B Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:17:55 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-71742 I only found out about this recall because I read something that mentioned a 597 .17 HMR and I have a 597 22LR and love it, so I was about to jump on the idea of a 597 in .17 because i absolutely love the HMR round (its cheap and Super accurate). Im not so sure that it IS a problem with the cartridge itself. I believe that the problem is only in semi-automatics. I have a bolt-action Marlin .17HMR and have fired no less than 1000 rounds through it will not one single issue. I personally am a big fan of Remington and have 4 model 700's in different calibers. So, as far as the cartridge becoming extinct, I wouldnt expect that to happen. The bolt-actoin models havent had any problems. Why discontinue an excellent and accurate round just because it doesnt function well in a semi-auto? They will just put out more warnings than they ALREADY HAVE that say ".17 HMR is unsafe for use in semi-automatic firearms" I only found out about this recall because I read something that mentioned a 597 .17 HMR and I have a 597 22LR and love it, so I was about to jump on the idea of a 597 in .17 because i absolutely love the HMR round (its cheap and Super accurate). Im not so sure that it IS a problem with the cartridge itself. I believe that the problem is only in semi-automatics. I have a bolt-action Marlin .17HMR and have fired no less than 1000 rounds through it will not one single issue. I personally am a big fan of Remington and have 4 model 700′s in different calibers. So, as far as the cartridge becoming extinct, I wouldnt expect that to happen. The bolt-actoin models havent had any problems. Why discontinue an excellent and accurate round just because it doesnt function well in a semi-auto? They will just put out more warnings than they ALREADY HAVE that say “.17 HMR is unsafe for use in semi-automatic firearms”

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]]> By: anthony http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-70868 anthony Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:08:57 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-70868 We by now all should know why the recall happened but has ANYONE got there replacement riffle? or anything from them its been about a year since i sent in my unfired .17 to them ? I think they droped the ball all the way around a year is a bit much im buying a cz We by now all should know why the recall happened but has ANYONE got there replacement riffle? or anything from them its been about a year since i sent in my unfired .17 to them ?

I think they droped the ball all the way around a year is a bit much im buying a cz

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]]> By: Deja vu http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-70849 Deja vu Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:39:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-70849 I sent in my 597 to trade for a marlin bolt action in may 10th. I still have not gotten it. I have called Remington to see what is going on but there CS is not overly helpful. I sent in my 597 to trade for a marlin bolt action in may 10th. I still have not gotten it. I have called Remington to see what is going on but there CS is not overly helpful.

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]]> By: Gene Ellis http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-70742 Gene Ellis Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:26:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-70742 mine will touch bullet holes at 80 yards mine will touch bullet holes at 80 yards

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]]> By: Gene Ellis http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-70741 Gene Ellis Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:25:26 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-70741 well thats a remington for u ive had alot and got away from them cause of the promblems ive had get a marlin and u wont be sorry well thats a remington for u ive had alot and got away from them cause of the promblems ive had get a marlin and u wont be sorry

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]]> By: jerry http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-63603 jerry Wed, 25 May 2011 01:38:56 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-63603 I have a 597 and have had no proublem with it Yet however After looking at the shells I beleave the trouble is in the brass of the shell. It seam that any other shell that shoot that speed has much heaver brass to work and hold the preshers in. I do beleave if the shell companys would use a heaver brass this could be fixed ?? What do the rest of you think it is not the gun other than the rail are to light and may bend . That is remingtons fault and should be thaken care of by remington . Not to buy back good gun for $200.00 ??? I have a 597 and have had no proublem with it Yet however After looking at the shells I beleave the trouble is in the brass of the shell. It seam that any other shell that shoot that speed has much heaver brass to work and hold the preshers in. I do beleave if the shell companys would use a heaver brass this could be fixed ?? What do the rest of you think it is not the gun other than the rail are to light and may bend . That is remingtons fault and should be thaken care of by remington . Not to buy back good gun for $200.00 ???

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]]> By: Steven Hunter http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-63451 Steven Hunter Sun, 22 May 2011 22:11:34 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-63451 I had the work done at the closest Remington repair center, listed below. I don't know if Remington will permit them to do it under warranty, or if liability will permit them to do it for payment. As I recall, it would have been about $150 plus shipping if it wasn't covered by warranty. Steven Hunter I had the work done at the closest Remington repair center, listed below. I don’t know if Remington will permit them to do it under warranty, or if liability will permit them to do it for payment. As I recall, it would have been about $150 plus shipping if it wasn’t covered by warranty.

Steven Hunter

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]]> By: Deja vu http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-63222 Deja vu Thu, 19 May 2011 13:41:56 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-63222 edit the above comment to say bolt action... I had just got back from shooting my 45/70 and had lever action on the brain. edit the above comment to say bolt action… I had just got back from shooting my 45/70 and had lever action on the brain.

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]]> By: Deja vu http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-63176 Deja vu Thu, 19 May 2011 02:33:41 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-63176 I sent mine in for a trade for a Marlin lever action.... have not gotten the Marlin back yet. I sent mine in for a trade for a Marlin lever action…. have not gotten the Marlin back yet.

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]]> By: Darlene Kefauver http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-63048 Darlene Kefauver Tue, 17 May 2011 15:59:29 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-63048 Just found out about the problem with the 597. Steve Hunter posted info (9/1/09) that he had a repair done "under warranty". I called Remington & they said there was no modification they would do. Can anyone tell me where I can get a modification done (I'm in lower Delaware) ? My 1st choice would be to have the gun fixed, 2nd choice would be a full cash refund but it doesn't sound like either is likely. Also, would like to know how I can join the class action suit. Just found out about the problem with the 597.
Steve Hunter posted info (9/1/09) that he had a repair done “under warranty”. I called Remington & they said there was no modification they would do.

Can anyone tell me where I can get a modification done (I’m in lower Delaware) ? My 1st choice would be to have the gun fixed, 2nd choice would be a full cash refund but it doesn’t sound like either is likely. Also, would like to know how I can join the class action suit.

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]]> By: anthony http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-62816 anthony Sat, 14 May 2011 13:45:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-62816 Its not why the recall its when there sending out the new replacement riffles Its not why the recall its when there sending out the new replacement riffles

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]]> By: B. Floyd http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-62767 B. Floyd Fri, 13 May 2011 20:25:39 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-62767 Its nothing new. Remington has been hiding there screw ups for years. Look up all the people who have been killed by Model 700's. I own a 597 .22 mag and a Model 700. Remington will never change. There in it for the money and not too worried about American's well-being. I will never buy a Remington AGAIN. Its nothing new. Remington has been hiding there screw ups for years. Look up all the people who have been killed by Model 700′s. I own a 597 .22 mag and a Model 700. Remington will never change. There in it for the money and not too worried about American’s well-being. I will never buy a Remington AGAIN.

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]]> By: Kenny http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-61786 Kenny Mon, 02 May 2011 03:54:18 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-61786 I purchased a 597 22lr about a year ago....and out of the box it was missing the extractor and spring. Needless to say it was sent in and repaired under warranty. It shoot nice thanks to its bull barrel. I love the look and feel of the stock as well but if i did it all over again i would have taken my money somewhere else. I purchased a 597 22lr about a year ago….and out of the box it was missing the extractor and spring. Needless to say it was sent in and repaired under warranty. It shoot nice thanks to its bull barrel. I love the look and feel of the stock as well but if i did it all over again i would have taken my money somewhere else.

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]]> By: NoBAmbi http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-59323 NoBAmbi Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:48:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-59323 It has been along time since I posted here. I am still shooting mine with no problems at all. I just keep the action clean. I love the gun myself. It has been along time since I posted here. I am still shooting mine with no problems at all. I just keep the action clean. I love the gun myself.

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]]> By: Damon http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-58821 Damon Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:29:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-58821 Ok so I have read plenty of whining. Is it a suck deal? Yes. How about solutions to correct the problems. The round has good accuracy and power. I modified my 3 magazines and have had much better performance. Basically used very fine sandpaper to smooth the action. I also filed on the gun along the shell entry path to make a better transition. I did add the volquartsen extractor and I think their hammer? Every now and again it jambs with a round lodging between the magazine and barrel. Also just started to not reset the trigger mechanism. I think this last one is my fault for poor cleaning practices. Never had a magazine crack or casing split. Put about 1500 rounds thru it so far. Shot Hornady, Remington and CCI ammo. Who else has made an improvement on the operation. Ok so I have read plenty of whining. Is it a suck deal? Yes. How about solutions to correct the problems. The round has good accuracy and power. I modified my 3 magazines and have had much better performance. Basically used very fine sandpaper to smooth the action. I also filed on the gun along the shell entry path to make a better transition. I did add the volquartsen extractor and I think their hammer? Every now and again it jambs with a round lodging between the magazine and barrel. Also just started to not reset the trigger mechanism. I think this last one is my fault for poor cleaning practices. Never had a magazine crack or casing split. Put about 1500 rounds thru it so far. Shot Hornady, Remington and CCI ammo. Who else has made an improvement on the operation.

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]]> By: anthony http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-58509 anthony Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:07:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-58509 I sent mine in for a replacement and im still waiting its been a very very very long time, well over a half year I sent mine in for a replacement and im still waiting its been a very very very long time, well over a half year

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]]> By: Tim http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/25/why-remington-recalled-the-17-hmr-model-597/comment-page-1/#comment-58334 Tim Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:25:39 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=7484#comment-58334 Any of you complaining have not talked to Remington. If you call and get a repair PO and ship it to them they will replace the .17 barrel with a .22 mag.barrel end of problem. They did that to mine last year. Any of you complaining have not talked to Remington. If you call and get a
repair PO and ship it to them they will replace the .17 barrel with a .22 mag.barrel end of problem. They did that to mine last year.

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