17HM2 - T/C R55 ?

[TMan]

I've kind of wanted to get a 17HM2, but I've heard rumors of its demise. I don't want to spend $1k on a Volquartsen and then not be able to get ammo for it. I'm kind of leaning towards a T/C R-55. Sports South has a closeout on them, and still has a lot in stock as I write this. (Less than half the price of a VQ too).

[MLB]

Those newer .17's were expensive before ammo prices went on the climb. I wouldn't be surprised if the .17HMR or .17HM2 was but a "flash in the pan." Fortunately for me, the .22wmr is still around. That was a poor choice of chambering for what I intended it for too.