I hope they are wortht that or more... I have 2 of them . One word of caution about that screw. First of all, it does not screw into the action on the tube fed model... it screws into a dovetailed block in the bottem of the barrel. The tube mag goes through a hole in the block. There is too much feed mechanism in the way to screw into the receiver like the 591m does. Now for the caution... do not tighten that screw very tight, just snug. If tightened too much, it will distort the tube enough to interfere with feeding.

 

Wow, thanks for the heads up on this. As I said, I'm not real familiar with this model. With this info and by the slight deformity of the screw edges, I'm thinking the tube feed may have been an issue on this particular rifle. Since you have to be careful w/ bolt torque, does this affect accuracy? At this point I'm wondering if I can get a test fire session before purchasing

Dumac

 

$300 is a fair price for a good used 592M. It would be good to at least cycle some ammo through the action to make sure it will feed. Parts are not easy to find. The minor damage to the screw could be from just taking the action out of the stock for cleaning and does not have to be from a problem.

 

Having owned both Anschutz and CZ's, I'm very aware of the importance of action screw torque for optimal accuracy. My concerns are if the 592M's action screw can be torqued to best setting for accuracy without distorting feeder tube assembly in the process.

Dumac

 

Having owned both Anschutz and CZ's, I'm very aware of the importance of action screw torque for optimal accuracy. My concerns are if the 592M's action screw can be torqued to best setting for accuracy without distorting feeder tube assembly in the process.

Dumac

It's something you will just have to play with. I have not shot mine enough to find a "sweet spot" and it just hasn't been a priority to try it. I think mine is backed off just enough to function properly, but that may not be the best place for it. The Centurian ammo I have shot did not seem to be very accurate, and I have never had any of the original Remington rounds, except one round that I don't want to shoot. Before Aguila came out with the Centurian ammo, I had changed mine to 5mm Craig. After switching back I have only shot maybe 50 rounds and was not happy with the accuracy. I still think until someone comes out with a heavier 35 to 40 gr. bullet, it will not match up well with the twist rate and be as accurate as the original ammo.
My second 592M I have not shot at all and it is still converted to 5mm Craig. I still have about a dozen rounds loaded for it and then will switch it back to rimfire, as we did find the original rimfire front bolt half for it. It belonged to my best buddy who passed away about 3 years ago and in digging through a parts box, another friend found the original piece.

 

If you are familiar with a CZ Varmint .22LR or any CZ rimfire with the barrel lug then you will find the 592 has a similar barrel lug. No second action screw to hold the action in the stock, only the barrel lug just in front of the action with the tube magazine through the middle of it. The screw for holding the action in the stock goes into the lug and when tightened it pulls the barrelled action down into the stock. If the magazine tubes hits the stock before the lug hits the bottom of its stock cutout it will bend and bind the magazine tube. I think a shim washer between lug and stock or some careful removal of wood will allow more torque to be put on the action screw. I would not let that stop me if I wanted the rifle. You may just have to tinker with it a little. Or look for a 591 clip fed model. If the 592 is in good shape and you decide you do not like it you should be able to get your money back.

 

Thanks for the feedback and clarification of the design layout. I'm hesitant to purchase with the sparse ammo situation and the Centerfire conversions involving the .22 Hornet case seems pretty pricey. I think I'll pass on this one.

Dumac

 

With the Centurian ammo available, I wouldn't convert it to the 5mm Schroeder (the one from Hornet cases). The Centurian isn't target quality ammo, but it's really not that bad... it's just not as good as the original according to people that shot both. The new production ammo should be plenty good to 125-150 yds. on prairie dog sized critters.

 

I try to keep my shots around 200 on PDs. I know the 5mm will still have enought energy for further shots, but I like to use my head when I shoot. I know there are those clowns that try to make the 17 shoot that far, but lack of energy and a wonder critter are not for me. I have very good luck with my 592 and the new ammo. Every gun is a little different.

 

Well if your not so interested in the gun because of alterations. I'm thinking about selling one of my NIB 591s. The price will be higher then $300.00, but you will know what your buying.

Billy Smith

 

NIB 591!!!! Nice! Walnut stock?

 

The 591 NIB that a MAY list is a walnut finish birch stock I believe. I have so much of this stuff I almost have myself convinced that it is time to thin it out and replace with Remington stuff I don't have.

Billy Smith

 

I don't know that any of the 591/2Ms were real walnut... I have never seen one.

 

Actually the 592M I referred to in my original posting is Walnut.
Dumac

 

The 591 and 592 I have had were both 1970 and walnut. I sold the 592 to a friend that lost his along with many other guns in a fire. The last one I looked at a few weeks ago at a LGS did not look like walnut. I hope to find a nice walnut stocked 581 some day for a low price!! Out of 5 of the 581's and 3 of the 582's only 1 582 has been walnut. The 592 with tube magazine is nice for carrying in the field while hunting. No magazine hanging out the bottom at the balance point.

 

I have seen 580 series rifles with walnut, but not 590.... because I haven't seen one doesn't mean there aren't some out there. I'd bet most are not walnut though, but come to think of it I really haven't looked at my second one close enough to know for certain, and don't even have the date code or s/n recorded.