The 250 killed the 22hp. Like the 30 30 is preferable to the 303 and 308 is preferable to 300.
By that logic than the 308 should be dead because the 30-06 is preferable. And the 30-06 should be dead because the 300 Win Mag is preferable. Should be down to just one cartridge being sold.
Room enough in this world for all kinds of people. If collectors want a Savage 1899 in 22HP, then there is a demand for it. If there are collectors who can't afford a $1500 top of the line 1899 with fancy wood and 95%+ condition, then there will be a market for $650 1899H's in 22HP.
If a guy is focused on the money and just wants to flip guns for a profit, then he probably wants to skip the $650 22HP's.
