Most hunters now seem to "need" a quick follow up shot so for them a single shot is inadequate. Many of these same people also feel the need for a super ultra exremeo magnum as their chambering. Also, for whatever reason, game animals must be effected by a rifles looks as people must have a sleek, smooth and stylish rifle for hunting. A somewhat blocky, (non-sleek) single shot in a regular ol' chambering just wasn't a market boom sooooo...it gets discontinued. Sad.
Me, I'd love to find a nice one fairly priced and local in .357 maximum.