That's a cool idea!

Or just a real re-release of the 5mm Rimfire Mag!

Maybe, but then you'd, potentially, have new 5mm ammo loaded with modern higher BC bullets that may not shoot well in some of the older 5mm's. Also, the case on the WSM is a bit larger, so for me, I'd rather they did 20 WSM than reintroduce the 5mm.

Why be greedy and just have what "I want"? Get one of each.

http://www.predatormastersforums.com/for...659#Post3178659

I think that a 20 caliber rim fire would be met with loud yawning, much like the original 5MM RM was met.

btw - I now have one of each (5MM RM and 17 WSM) since I purchased a 17 WSM last week. Its a Ruger 77 stainless laminated with an 18" barrel, and before I get told that I should have bought a BMag, it shoots just fine accuracy wise. And having the Ruger is not like having to hide an ugly wart from your new girl friend.

IMO the bmag is an ugly ducking or I would have already bought one for the price point it's at.

I agree. If another manufacturer such as CZ were to offer a rifle in 17wsm I’d own one in a heartbeat. The current options don’t do anything for me.

I might be on the 20 WSM wagon if it comes around.

Only if done so in a decent platform.

I sue wish they would bring out the 17 WSM in a cheaper single shot like a Ruger #3.

Greg

I've got a BMag, and, meh, it's okay, but only because of the cartridge. The rifle itself has no redeeming quality that I can think of. If Ruger chambered the American in .17 WSM I'd buy one tomorrow.

I have got a Bmag. B23 sent pics of his rig and he had good luck with it, so I cloned it some what. Just got it in the stock and have not shot it as of yet.
Got one of the Bushnell scopes made for the 17wsm,the hold dots show promise and seem to be correct.

The Bmag, to me, seems to have been a hurried project. Savage had other actions that would have worked better (center fire) I think, the model 25 comes to mind.
I have not a clue where or what they came up with on this action. I believe it may be more price point inclined than design. Rugers 77/22 is stout enough to take the pressures where as savage has a some what weaker system for theirs.

I may at some point rebarrel this and see what happens. The trigger looks like somthing a kid with an erector set built.
I like the cartridge from my initial range visits. As we all well know a rimfire is a finicky cartridge if there ever was one.
Jeff

I want to thank you guys. All this speculation on the life of this cartridge, caused me to order another 250 rounds, to add to the +1000 round hoard I have now. I have nightmares about cartridges, like the 5mm, just going away, and I am stuck with a rifle with no ammo. So now I will slowly buy more 17 WSM ammo, until I feel like I won't run out in my lifetime. I really need to seek help with my phobias! My .22 RF hoard is ridiculous, and I have brass, powder, primers, and bullets, to survive two zombie apocalypses.

In all honesty, I believe this cartridge will be with us, for a long time, but just seed one kernel of doubt, and see what happens! I start my own run on ammo.

Squeeze

P.S. My marauding vermin porch rifle

Good idea, Squeeze.

I did the same with 7mm WSM brass.

I'm moving up by you! Looks like your getting a warm front from Lake Michigan! Lol

Had to get out away all the ball games and Mecum auto auctions I could stand today.

Took the Bmag and the CZ 17HH out. Ran them side by side in the fading light. I doubt the Bmag will ever shoot like the CZ.
I cloned B23's rig some what. Went with the Boyds stock. A tight fit, and it helped a lot. I will tinker with it some more. Had some vertical which may have been me leaning into the butt. It is now half of what it was in the Tupperware stock, group was 1/2" wide and about 1 1/2" high. Not bad at all I don't think, for a questionable gun and questionable ammo.