I think it's a great idea. It's not to compete against the .22WMR it's to comepte against the .22LR which is stomps in the dust. Everyone said the .17HMR would die, yet it's everywhere now!

I saw cases of the .17HM2 today at my local gun store. Kimber, Savage, Marlin, CZ, T/C, etc.. are all making rifles and pistols for the .17HM2. I think it will be around for a long time.