Remington Model 597 Target .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle — 2008 Premier Dealer Exclusive, 20-inch Bull Barrel, Laminated Thumbhole Stock
This Remington Model 597 Target is a Premier Dealer Exclusive produced only in 2008. It features a 20-inch heavy, unfluted bull barrel, a laminated hardwood thumbhole stock, and a matte silver receiver. The receiver is drilled and tapped with a multi-slot scope rail installed, and the rifle retains hallmark 597 features such as twin steel bolt guide rails and a last-shot bolt hold-open.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some mild scuffs present, but the rifle remains in great shape overall.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- 1x 10-round detachable box magazine (metal body with polymer floorplate)
- Weaver/Picatinny-style scope rail (installed)
Built as a limited run for Premier Dealers, this Model 597 Target was manufactured only in 2008. Both barrel and receiver carry the Mayfield, KY address, and the stock butt bears a laser-etched "Remington M597 Target" medallion. It is a distinctive variant within the 597 family that emphasizes stability and precision-focused configuration.
The 20-inch heavy, unfluted bull barrel is set up without iron sights. The receiver is drilled and tapped and comes with a multi-slot Weaver/Picatinny-style rail installed, ready for the optic of your choice. The matte silver finish complements the rifle’s purpose-built aesthetic.
The laminated hardwood stock is a skeletonized thumbhole design with a high comb for consistent cheek weld and a beavertail forend for steady support. A rubber buttpad and a 14.0-inch length of pull round out a stock made for control and comfort during extended range sessions.
Chambered in .22 LR with a semi-automatic blowback action, this rifle incorporates twin steel bolt guide rails, a signature Model 597 feature. It includes a last-shot bolt hold-open with a bolt catch lever on the left side, a right-side charging handle, and a cross-bolt safety. Capacity is 10+1, and one 10-round magazine is included.