I think you might be WAY too hard on the brass.

I have three .17 FB's.

I **never** FL resize 17 FB..... just bump the shoulder back a smidge, if anything. I have never split a neck. I don't anneal, or clean inside the case necks. Less is more with .17 FB.

Ramshot TAC is your friend. Meters like water.


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You despair, repeatedly, constantly! daily basis?
A despair ninny.
Sack up, despire ninny.