Because the WMR has a 40 year head start, thats why. This ain't brain surgery.
Well, yes and no.. . One other reason some have abandoned the .17 HMR around here is the fairly common issue of ammo's 'failure to fire'...
Funny you say that because I helped a family member sight in his (inexpensive Savage purchased used) this weekend had one FTF (Hornady 17gr), even with a solid primer strike. Awesome little gun, very accurate and a joy to shoot but FTFs are definitely no bueno!
