New Remington 597 VTR: More Info and Photos

As I posted earlier, Remington has announced the new 597 VTR rifle.  The 597 VTR is an AR-style rimfire rifle chambered for .22 LR.

The Remington 597 VTR features:

• Nickel-Teflon plating for smooth, dependable operations
• Barrel Attachment Clamp for positive lock-up
• Target-style, free-floating 16″ barrels
• Low Profile, 10-round Magazine
• Non-Reflective Matte Finish
• 1913 Picatinny Rail System
• Pardus Collapsible Stock

From Remington:

Lightning Strikes Till You Run Out of Ammo

Well established in the world of 22 rimfire rifles, the Model 597 family of autoloading rimfires adds full-featured, AR-style versions to its line-up, the Model 597 VTR (Varmint Target Rifle) 22LR in two distinctive configurations. With performance-enhancing features derived from Remington’s platform of R-15 and R-25 modular repeating rifles, these heavy barreled, tack-driving carbines will be offered through Gander Mountain® retailers and available nationwide to dealer network through Ellett Brothers.

With its innovative design, the Model 597 platform starts with our proprietary bolt-guidance system, which features a unique set of twin tool-steel guide rails for better stability, feeding reliability and greater out-of-the-box accuracy. The bolt, hammer and sear of the Model 597 feature an exclusive nickel-Teflon® plating for smooth, dependable operation and an ultra-crisp trigger pull. To assure reliable, long-term accuracy, a permanent rigid barrel attachment clamp is incorporated for positive lock-up.