That do seem a little high for something that you will generally only be shooting rats with. But to each their own. Guess I can't say much, I have a couple of .220 swifts and a couple .22-250's custom built that were well over 1500 total and I only shoot rats with them. But at least I can really reach out there and smack "Jerry". Whats the max on a .17HMR anyway? Around 200 at best without wind? Seems like a heck of a lot for factory rifle with a very limited range for shooting rats.