I've actually found the little 17 fairly easy to load for, including handling those little bullets. I use a Hornady die with the sliding collar in the seater, which makes it much easier. I also chamfer the neck inside and out after trimming.
I use a single stage press as well, which probably makes it a bit easier to feel the seating process; no crushed necks at all and I've probably loaded around 250 rounds so far.
I am reusing about 70 cases at a time and am about to load some of them for the 5th time. Now that I've more of a handle of powder selection I expect better life expectancy from my brass. Using Li'l Gun, I had to pitch some cases after the second load because I'd stretched the primer pockets.
Great cartridge, I love it.
