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^probably an abbreviation of Volquartsen
It will probably turn out that it has the same issues in semi-autos as the .17 HMR. The issue is that due to the pressures created, the spent cases want to eject before the pressures inside the barrel are low enough to not split the brass and cause problems with the function of the firearm.
Volquartsen has a system where it delays the blow-back long enough for pressures to drop enough to function reliably and safely. Because they probably have a patent on this system, my money would be on them for the first .17 WSM semi-auto that works well.
I would look forward to a .17 WSM produced by Henry, they have a couple .17 HMR lever actions already. It would be handy and fast enough to be useful.
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