Ruger 10/22 vs Remington 597

[blamecharles]

Let's see:

We had a guy ask "A or B"?

Someone's already said "C" and someone else said "The Search function is your friend!" so now all I have to say is "Get a Glock!" and we can put this thread to bed. I'm surprised it took all of fifteen posts.

You forgot OC vs CC.

BTW I OC while shooting my 597, love it.

 

[HFDowner]

My first post on INGO was about this issue. I had the same three recommendations, but went with the 10/22 and never regretted it. I bought polymer as it was lighter.

 

[Hjarnett]

I had the same problem but I went with the 597 but I have plans of getting a 10/22 as soon as I find the one I want a walnut stock with stainless

 

[whitetailbowhunter]

10/22. you cannot go wrong for a perfect/inexspensive plinking rifle.

 

[Txlur]

10/22. you cannot go wrong for a perfect/inexspensive plinking rifle.

Except for a few things: the stock trigger sucks, the stock sucks, they are $250+ new right now, mags are $20+. Marlin 795 has a better trigger, bolt hold open, and better barrel. The 10-22 is far, so very far, from perfect. It just has costly fixes avaliable for its many issues.

 

[djl02]

My son n law has a remington and i have a ruger. He has shot both and says my ruger is more accurate.

 

[indyk]

I grew up on the 10/22 and when I purchased another 22 I wanted to try Remington's 597 with the new blow back system and a heavier barrel.

To me the 597 tis a bit more finniky, doesn't like some ammo loves others, I had to do a little tweaking to get it perfect, properly adjusting blowback screws and other little things.
There isn't allot of Aftermarket parts for the 597 vs the 10/22 so if your lookin at adding a lot of bells the 597 might not be for you.

But if your looking for something different,affordable, simple and very accurate try a 597.

There have been more than a few posts on these two rifles I'd suggest checking out some of the past posts as well as Rimfire central.com for more info.

I absolutely love mine with recent tweaks, free floated the Barrel, added new target hammer, extractor. I had it ceramicoated in matte black,
and about to do a few other cosmetics on it, "soon"

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3 round target 65-75 yds

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[Pinball81]

10/22 is an iconic rifle. I grew up shooting them, and got my first 10/22 from my grandfather. Still have it! Now waiting to buy a Target model from a fellow INGOer.

In any shape or form, you can't go wrong with a 10/22.

 

[downlinx]

10/22 hands down, very versatile and just an all around amazing rifle.

 

[Pinball81]

10/22 hands down, very versatile and just an all around amazing rifle.

Agreed.

And, worth mentioning that it's about the only thing I can afford to shoot anymore with current ammo prices!

 

[terrehautian]

10/22, picking one up today for 175 (with scope and extra 10 round magazine). A friend wants a shotgun and that is what his shotgun costs.

 

[Pinball81]

10/22, picking one up today for 175 (with scope and extra 10 round magazine). A friend wants a shotgun and that is what his shotgun costs.

Nice buy! Wish I had friends who would give up guns that easily!

 

[wtfd661]

I debated this question when I was buying my son a .22 rifle for his 13th birthday. I went with the 597 because it is a little larger and seemed like it would fit him better. He has had it for 4 years now and loves it. For my daughters I will be buying them a 10/22 for the opposite reason in that it being smaller I feel like it will fit them better.

I will say that with the 597 he only uses the 10 rd. mags as they have never been a problem, the 30 rd'r we wound up throwing away, it would never feed 2 rounds in a row.

 

[silkpoet]

10/22 can grow with your needs . I love cz452' s too, though.

 

[Lowrider]

Do you have any opinion or experience with benefits of 597 heavy barrel?

 

[IndyBeerman]

Except for a few things: the stock trigger sucks, the stock sucks, they are $250+ new right now, mags are $20+. Marlin 795 has a better trigger, bolt hold open, and better barrel. The 10-22 is far, so very far, from perfect. It just has costly fixes avaliable for its many issues.

My father in law who has been a life long 597 fan boy shot my Savage model 64 FVXP and was amazed on how great it shot out of the box.

Then I handed him my Ruger target rifle to shoot, and his reply was, the heck with my 597, the Savage is great, but this Ruger is magnificent.

Nuff said.

 

[roadrunner681]

guys i have experience with both, the ruger is fantastic as we all know, the 597 i have is a PITA but when it works it's a nail driver, though lately it started to work much better. i gave it a new mag and took the bolt hold open off and it runs a lot better now, don't know why but Remington has modified the mags three times now since its been out, i have had all three mags and the newest mag is a must for my gun. by the way the marlin 795 is a nice gun as well i got one for Christmas.