saigafan2 3 Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I took a Marlin .17HMR into a shop today to trade. I have worked with this owner for several years and numerous deals we know each other by name. I was trying to trade a grey laminate stock Marlin .17HMR with Versa pod and a Tasco 6-24 x 42 scope and 15 boxes of asst brand .17 ammo. I was figuring $400 in trade for one of his guns. I was offered $150 for the whole deal and told the calibre was dead. I attend most local gun shows and have not noticed this or have I missed something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nsa400 11 Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I hope no I love my savage .17hmr. A fun gun to shoot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuffetDestroyer 969 Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 17 HMR is alive and well in Northern Nevada. It is selling equally with .22's as a starter rifle at Scheels (I work there part-time). 17 HMR has ammo manufactured by multiple companies where a dead cartridge will usually only keep the one that introduced it (Hornady, Remington, CCI, Winchester all make 17 HMR). The 17 Mach 2 is dying and you see less and less of those and I think Hornady is the only one still making ammo for it. Gun trade-ins are not getting as much these days because the rush for military style weapons is over and the price gouging left a lot of buyers poor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vbrtrmn 167 Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Ammo is still for sale, until the ammo dries up, it isn't dead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MCASgt New River 10,036 Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I love my little .17 cal pill popper! Dead nuts accurate out to 100 yards and the impact on critters is dare I say amusing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YARP 300 Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Shit no! it better not be dead! .17HMR is my squirrel exploder. I think he probaly gave you low value for a few reasons, first he's gotta make his money back on it, second more people ask for the .22LR over a .17HMR (which means it's harder to get rid of), and last but not least the market is flooded with small caliber rifles at the moment (everyone is "trading in" there plinkers for other bigger calibers). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vbrtrmn 167 Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Try selling it on gunbroker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lakedweller 10 Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Hornady is the culprit if it does die, he has the market cornered for 17HNR ammo. Even if it does not say Hornady it is Hornady. I love my Marlin 17HMR and I would like to shoot it more but ammo could be cheaper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 I have two, myself... a Marlin, and a Savage... Love em both!! As long as ammo is around I dont care what anyone else thinks... I plan to shoot mine! LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spartacus 1,619 Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 So what is with the warning signs I've seen posted at gun shops and ammo counters on some brand (Remington?) of .17HMR ammo? Looks like it was some kind of safety issue...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsen 86 Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 I see a lot of people shooting it and buying it, so no it isn't dead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 72 Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 (edited) I saw the warning a few weeks ago, here it is. Looks to be a warning not to use Remington .17 HMR ammo in ANY semi automatic weapon, including the model 597 in .17 HMR which looks to be recalled. All of the bolt action weapons should be OK. See below: PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING AND RECALL NOTICE 17 HMR AMMUNITION AND MODEL 597® 17 HMR SEMI-AUTOMATIC DO NOT USE REMINGTON 17 HMR AMMUNITION IN SEMI-AUTOMATIC FIREARMS. DO NOT USE THE REMINGTON MODEL 597 17 HMR SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE. Remington has been notified by its supplier of 17 HMR ammunition that 17 HMR ammunition is not suitable for use in semi-automatic firearms. The use of this ammunition in a semi-automatic firearm could result in property damage or serious personal injury. If you have a semi-automatic firearm chambered for 17 HMR ammunition, immediately discontinue use of Remington 17 HMR ammunition. If you have any Remington 17 HMR ammunition that you wish to return to Remington contact the Remington Consumer Service number below. Do not return the ammunition to the dealer. Remington will provide you with a $10.00 coupon for each complete box of 50 rounds of Remington branded 17 HMR ammunition you return to Remington. This coupon is for end users only and will be good for the purchase of any Remington ammunition at your local dealer. In light of the ammunition manufacturer's notice, it is very important that you immediately stop using your Remington Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle. If you own a Remington Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle and wish to return it to Remington please contact the below Remington Consumer Service Number. In return for your Remington Model 597 17 HMR synthetic stock semi-automatic rifle, Remington will provide you a coupon valued at $200.00 good for the purchase of a replacement Remington firearm. If you have a laminate stock Remington Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle, Remington will provide you a coupon valued at $250.00 good for the purchase of a replacement Remington firearm. This Coupon is for end users only and will be good for the purchase of a Remington firearm at your local dealer. Contact Remington to recieve your free shipping label to return your Model 597 17HMR semi-automatic rifle to Remington.. Please allow up to 6 weeks after Remington receives your Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle or your Remington branded 17 HMR ammunition for the appropriate coupons to arrive. Instructions for redemption of the coupons will be contained on the coupon. For any consumer questions or instructions on how to return of your Model 597 17 HMR semi-automatic rifle or your Remington branded 17 HMR ammunition, please contact the Remington Consumer Service Department at 1-800-243-9700, Prompt #3. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Safety First Always observe the ten commandments of safe gun handling and wear approved eye and ear protection anytime you are shooting. © 2009 Remington Arms Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Edited December 18, 2009 by Razorback Saiga's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
termite 463 Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 I shoot my CZ 17HMR bolt action all the time at crows and cats. This thing will drive tacks at 100 yards and well over. I have not seen any shortage of ammo or heard of anyone saying don't buy a 17HMR. I love mine and with the ballistic tip ammo, crows go POOF, and FERREL cats don't go more than 1 step before laying down to go night night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kencrawleysc 11 Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 I bought the Volquartsen Cheetah from Mr. V himself to help the custom gun market at the same time I got Tony's .50AE. For a 10" barrel, it drives dimes at 100 yds (on a calm day). I'm not that steady for tacks. Squirrels look kind of funny after you use them for a backstop. The .17HMR is a kick-ass bottle-necked round. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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