REminton 597 .17 HMR

[flhx2008]

I have a Remington .17 HMR that I have learned is supposed to be dangerous to fire. This weapon is cleaned regularly and I have never had a bit of trouble with it. Bought it in 2006.Remington has recalled all HMR's and will give a $250.00 voucher for the purchase of another Remington. Don't think so. This rifle fires every time and is very accurate. Any feedback on this situation?

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[elsie]

Here is one blog that shows some of the safety issues that came up with the 597: The Firearm Blog » Why Remington recalled the .17 HMR Model 597

I've heard of a number of different issues with 17 HMR semi-autos. An mutual acquaintance that I spoke with had a Magnum Research semi auto that constantly had jams, FTEs, FTFs and just about every problem except kabooms.

Personally, I don't recommend holding onto a firearm model that has a track record of known safety issues.


elsie

 

[coyoteman5]

I have a 597 it was a .17 hmr but I did notice that at the primer area after firing it the case was a little bulge I decided to switch it over to a .22 mag I bought a Jarvis barrel. I love the gun it shoots nice and accurate.
If you want a lot more info on the 597 go to rimfirecenteral.com go under Remington then sub folder 597 so much info there it's great and any other rim fire

 

[coyoteman5]

Should be rimfirecentral.com

 

[flhx2008]

Thanks for the info coyoteman5

 

[flhx2008]

Thanks Elsie. I appreciate your response.

 

[tomcat mv]

Neither the .17HMR nor a .22 mag are suited for semi-auto use. Too much case pressure for a blow-back action. I believe it was Kel-Tec maybe that a year or so ago came out with a .22 mag auto pistol and all have been recalled and taken off the market.