17 HM2 For Sale

Greetings and salutations on this return to The Rimfire Report! The world of rimfire firearms, including its many weapons, accessories, ammunition, and sports, is the focus of this ongoing article. The .22 Long Rifle cartridge holds a significant portion of the rimfire market, although new options have emerged recently. The 17 HM2 (.17 Hornady Mach 2) is one of the most contemporary rimfire cartridges. The 17 HM2 is a significantly smaller version of the.17 HMR cartridge, based on the.22 Stinger case rather than the .22 WMR, which is the parent case .17 HMR. Its overall dimensions are more similar to those of the 22LR.

Since its debut in 2004, the tiny cartridge has gained a cult following among dedicated varmint hunters, but it doesn’t appear very popular elsewhere. Today, I want to talk about how long this relatively new rimfire cartridge will last or if it will eventually become extinct, like the 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum.