Remington Model 597
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The Remington Model 597 is an American semi-automatic rifle that was manufactured by Remington Arms at the company's Mayfield, Kentucky and Huntsville, Alabama plant. The .22 Long Rifle version has a removable 10-round magazine, while the magazines for the larger .22 WMR and .17 HMR cartridges hold eight rounds.
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Remington Model 597 | |
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Type | Rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designed | 1997 |
Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
Produced | 1997–2019 |
Specifications (standard model[1]) | |
Mass | 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) |
Length | 40 in (100 cm) |
Barrel length | 20 in (51 cm) |
Cartridge | .22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 HMR (obsolete) |
Action | semi-automatic |
Muzzle velocity | 350 to 1750 ft/s (110 to 530 m/s) |
Maximum firing range | 2.0 miles or 3.2 km |
Feed system | 10-round detachable magazine (.22 LR) 8-round magazine (.22 WMR / .17 HMR) or 30-round magazine (aftermarket) |
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The .22 LR and .22 WMR versions began production in 1997, and the .17 HMR version in 2002. Remington announced that the 597 had been discontinued in 2019.[2]