I haven’t shot a rifle in years (last one was a M-16) ‘cuz I’ve been having too much fun with my 9mm and IDPA. I can see a hole starting to form in my wallet so to hopefully save a little money, I’ve decided on the Remington 597 for my 1st .22 rifle based on price, accuracy, easy to field strip to clean, last-shot “hold open” magazine, etc but still have some questions.

I’m planning on doing mostly range/target shooting with the possibility of competition later but, honestly, any rifle I get will shoot more accurate than me. I will need an inexpensive scope that is good for up to 100 yards or so and I’m really considering getting the ProMag Archangel Remington 597 Stock Tactical Mag Release 6 Position Stock kit just ‘cuz it looks cool.

I’m looking at 3 different options in rifles:

1) Remington Model 597 Semi Automatic Rifle .22 Long Rifle 20" Barrel (model 6550) with Gray Synthetic Stock with adjustable front and rear iron sights, about $190.

2) Remington Model 597 Semi Automatic Rifle .22 Long Rifle 20" Barrel (model 6513) Gray Synthetic Stock Matte Finish Includes Scope 3-9x32mm and Mounts but no iron sights for about $35 more, about $225.

3) Remington Model 597 Semi Automatic AAC-SD Rifle .22 Long Rifle 16.5" Threaded Barrel (model 80910) Black Synthetic Stock Matte Finish without iron sights or scope for about the same price as the model 6513, about $225 plus scope.

From what I can tell, there isn’t much differences between #1 and #2 and the iron sights and scope so is the scope from Remington on #2 above decent enough for 100 yds max or should I get a different scope? If so, any thoughts, suggestions?

What are the pros & cons of going with #3 over #1 or #2? I know shorter threaded barrel but how will that effect accuracy, if at all. Also threaded barrel allows for suppressor … any advantage?

I would love to buy both but on the low end, I’m looking at a minimum of about $250 without the Archangle, $350 with it. Fortunately, I found the 597 before investing in a 10/22. I'm going to spend enough on this one but will still have a better rifle for less money.

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I myself like #1...

http://remington.com/products/firearms/ ... -camo.aspx

This is the model I would go with personally but it really depends on what you are looking to get out of the 597. I like this particular model because it comes with both the heavy walled barrel and threaded. The HB is supposed to help with accuracy and the threaded is only really worthwhile if you plan to suppress it at some point.

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So far the Rem. scopes are working fine for us. We are starting to out grow them though.

I am looking for a replacement also. I have looked at BSA sweet. 22 with the different grain turrets.