I'm guessing that the .17 HMR is here to stay, but that its popularity will soon fall off. Claims of devastating hits at fantastic distances drove some of the popularity, as well as the "I've gotta have it 'cause it's new" syndrome. Ammunition is expensive and is sometimes hard to find. People who bought revolvers chambered for it will be sorely disappointed in its performance. I've got a few .22 WMR's and don't use them too often. Revolver performance is terrible, barely better than the .22 LR. Rifle is good, if I need anything faster, I take out the Swift.
If I was looking for a rimfire gun right now and it came down to the .17 HMR or the .22 WMR, for me it'd be the Winchester cartridge (in a rifle), no contest.
DC
If I was looking for a rimfire gun right now and it came down to the .17 HMR or the .22 WMR, for me it'd be the Winchester cartridge (in a rifle), no contest.
DC