I had a similar problem with Viking Arms. I was trying to get hold of a Prohunter Encore in 6.5x55 for over two years. I NEVER got a response on how much and when they could get it in. I noted with interest that they stopped turning out to the game fairs with any Encores, loads of Icons, Warlords etc but no Encores. The last time was the first Brit Shooting Show, when I got to handle a Prohunter in 243 (I think) loved the handling, light weight, but they had no clue regards delivery etc.
I keep a look out for any on the various selling sites, but I've only ever seen one 17hmr, and that was a G2 contender.