I'm with you on this point! I think that the 17HM2 is a niche cartridge, with small game and predators under 10 lbs. out to 100+/- yards being its domain. I have, mostly, shot Eley and Eley-made Remington 17HM2 and have felt that it was made, quality wise, equal to the middle grade Eley .22 LR ammo, IOW, really accurate.