I have the .17 Remington centerfire-------It is an un believable load!!!
Comes out of the tube at 4,000fps--It is a screamer!!!
My question to you would be what are you going to use it for??? The .17 rimfire is a 150 yard squirrel rifle (moving faster than the 22 Mag but with less energy) and the .17 Remington is a premier varmint cartridge. Don't get me wrong I am not bashing the .17 rimfire BUT comparing these two is like comparing a Geo Tracker to a Chevy Tahoe!! JMHO.
Save the extra dough and get the .17 Rem-you will love it!!!!!!!!!!
Encore28