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Why Remington recalled the .17 HMR Model 597

If you were wondering why Remington would recall their entire line of .17 HMR Model 597 rifles just take a look at these photos which show a magazine and cases fired from a .17 HMR Model 597. This type of damage was not uncommon!

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Cracked Remington 597 magazine

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Blown out case head.

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Split Case

Thanks to Joe for the photos.

Posted by Steve on Aug 25th 2009 | Filed in ammunition, rifles, rimfire | Comments (89)