To a certain extent what the man told you is true. The .17 is a wicked little screamer of a round. But at the same time, I wouldnt look for your .22 to be going anywhere just yet. As The_Dunedan said, the .22 has more penetration power, and that depends on if you really need it or not. It is my understanding that the .17 was introduced for the varmit hunters. They needed a round that would reach out and touch someone, and the .17 was introduced for that. They had been using the .223 and having a little bit of success, but still too many people were saying that the .223 was kicking too much and wanted something that was not near as heavy as most modern .223 chambered rifles, and something that was supersonic. That being said, I wouldn't worry about not being able to find the .22 mags, they will still be here. Where did you buy the rifle? Was it at a Wal-Mart? If so most of those guys are complete and total morons when it comes to rifles. If you really want to know go to a gun shop and ask around. Or better yet, do some research. I know of another forum that is all about guns. If you want me to I can PM you the link to that site, they are lots of help on most every gun question.
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