remington .17hmr

[fergie22]

hi
i am being offered a remington .17 for a trade it is a semi automatic.
a couple of people told me there was a few problems with this gun so i thought i would ask the most knowledgable around you guys any info would be greatfully recieved
thank you

semper fi

 

[Regionnus Rattis]

The 597's were recalled because of the pressures from the .17 hmr. Remington was recalling and buying back all rifles in .17hmr. This was awhile ago (2009?), so check the serial number

 

[6birds]

Remington recalled them, it was not engineered for the pressures that cartridge developed. If you get the gun, you can make a good profit selling it on Gunbroker, as they are very rare now (I have 3). Mine shoot fine.

If you want more info, head to Remington's website and read their side of it, then go to Horanady's site and read theirs, then read up on RimfireCentral, many good guys over there. Make your own decisions, and be safe.