Remington still shows a BDL in .17. stepfather has one and really likes it. He also has a 17 rimfire but I dont think you can really compare the two. The centerfire is still alot more gun. Check some of the gunsites of the manufacturers one of might also make a .17 yet. I think you could get ammo for quite a while if it was discontinued. It' s pretty popular around here in illinois yet and reloads with 222 or 223 cases necked down so that' s not a problem.