I think the staying power of the 17wsm is on the "iffy" side,
especially when so many gun manufacturers are staying away from
production. It got a black eye right away with the problems of
the first B-mags. I like the Savage CF's, but just handling a
B-mag turned me off....may have been made by Mattel as far as I
was concerned.
Of the 17RF's, the one most likely to stay is the hmr. The wsm
is a bit much for small game and a bit light for coyotes, even
though it's possible with either. Think I'll stay happy with my
HMR.