In October 2014, Remington warned customers to discontinue use of the Model 597 in . 17 HMR due to safety issues. The company offered reimbursement coupons for all Model 597 rifles chambered in .

What is the most powerful rimfire cartridge?

For a time, the . 17 HMR was the fastest commercial rimfire on the planet. That all changed in 2013 with Winchesters release of the . 17 Winchester Super Magnum (WSM), which boasts of speeds in excess of 3000 fps.

What is the 22 WMR good for?

22 WMR is a serious 125-yard stopper for 2- to 20-pound critters and even larger game and varmints when a head shot is possible.