Why Remington recalled the .17 HMR Model 597

Posted August 25, 2009 in Ammunition, Rifles by Steve Johnson with 158 Comments
Tags: .17 hmr, 597, Ammunition, recall, Remington, rifles, rimfire

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!

Cracked Remington 597 magazine

Blown out case head.

Split Case

Thanks to Joe for the photos.

Steve Johnson

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