I really hated the metal and plastic .22lr 597 magazines. So far (knock on wood) both my plastic and metal .22wmr magazines have functioned flawlessly.
Rich
Rich
Piece of Junk Magazines
I 've had it with this rifle. My 59722mag Hvy Brl. , is accurate and when the mags work FUN to shoot , but these mags suck. I can never get more that 5 / 6 round to work if I put the limit, the last two won't cycle. I hate these magazines! My Ruger10/22 mag with all the custom upgrades is a far superior weapon. I'm ready to sell this gun and the 7 or 8 steel mags....My buddy wants to trade me a 10/22T for the 597...May take him up on it. 
