Remmington VTR .22

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I was wondering if anyone has one of these? Gander Mtn has them on sale for $296. I would rather shoot up a thousand .22 shells, than a thousand .223 shells. The gun looks pretty cool, and would make a good plinker, if it functions well. I would appreciate any input. Thanks!

This is the 597 AR style.

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metalman383 wrote:

I was wondering if anyone has one of these? Gander Mtn has them on sale for $296. I would rather shoot up a thousand .22 shells, than a thousand .223 shells. The gun looks pretty cool, and would make a good plinker, if it functions well. I would appreciate any input. Thanks!

This is the 597 AR style.

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For how much? :shock: The msrp starts at $445.00 for the 597 VTR
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/21/remington-model-597-vtr-ar-15-style-22/

A search of the Gander Mountain sites did not yield this gun.

Yata hey

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Started out at $499.99. After sale, instant rebate, and 10% off, it is $296.99. I got a flyer in the Sunday paper. I called the Eau Claire store, they said the had lots of them. I am going to pick up a new toy! I am guessing it is not the highest quality, but if it feeds ok, makes noise, and hits the paper, it has to be worth that.

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metalman383 wrote:

Started out at $499.99. After sale, instant rebate, and 10% off, it is $296.99. I got a flyer in the Sunday paper. I called the Eau Claire store, they said the had lots of them. I am going to pick up a new toy! I am guessing it is not the highest quality, but if it feeds ok, makes noise, and hits the paper, it has to be worth that.

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Please let us know how it shoots, particularly as to accuracy/grouping - really nice price!

Yata hey

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For some reason this rifle doesn't come up on a search of the Gander Mountain website.

However, if you go to the main home page, on the right hand column, about halfway down, there is a link titled "Shop Store Ads". Click on that, give your ZIP code, and it will bring up a sale flier for your local store, and THAT should have this rifle listed...


This sale also features an Original Model 1895 Chilean 7mm Mauser (7x57) Bolt Action Rifle for $197.97. It's not nearly as modern or "sexy" as the Remington, but 7mm Mauser is a much more "practical" round. The .22 Rem looks like a LOT of fun, and would be inexpensive to shoot, but the Mauser would be a much better "utility" rifle...

They also have the FN-AR in .308 for $1109.99. While that's not a great bargain, it is a VERY nice rifle at a reasonable price...