Why hasn’t more rifle mfg’s made a 17 wsm?
The reason you dont see a 17WSM in a cz rimfore is that the round cannot fit. This is a limitation for many companies. It is xactly why savage introdced a special model.
The Ruger 77, that can handle rounds like 22 hornet, can also chamber the 17wsm. Same story with the Winchester 1885. It fits, they made some.
I think the caliber was a mistake. Should've been 20 or 22, then it'd be on my want list.
My thoughts exactly. I am not buying something just because it is new. In a 22caliber, it would be a nice step up in killing power.
As a 243 (aka 6mm) or 25 things would really get interesting. I think a 22 would be just about right for the case size.
If there was a whole family of bore diameters from 17 to 24, that might have encouraged the industry to develop some rifles.
A long version of the Ruger American Rimfire would be a natural. Maybe a CZ, but; they seem to want the product line simple.
One convertible 455 model in right hand only. No more 550 standard length actions. I got burned on a 77. I would be hesitant
to try that again. The 1885 might suit me if it came with a good scope mount base and in a 22 WSM.
The W stands for Winchester right? where are all the Winchesters? Levers, bolts, semi's ? Gone. Except the '85. Maybe
an expensive limited 52 in LR someday.
Now, the limited number of rifles, quality and price, might still be a show stopper. At least a 22 would make my "want list".
