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17 204 INFO NEEDED

I have a 17 204 and need a bullet seater that will not deform the shoulder. I read that a 17 VT or maybe it was 17 Practicle could be used. Any suggestions?
 
What die are you using that is deforming the shoulder? A 204 Ruger seating die shouldn't do anything to the case. If the bullet seater plug doesn't fit the 17 bullet, you can JB weld to modify seater plug interior to match your bullet ogive.
 
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I use a Hornady 17 Cal. universal seated for my 17-204, but the die is only threaded halfway into my press. I set it up like Hornady suggested. The sliding sleeve doesn't even protrude below my press threaded hole and makes seating bullets a little difficult.
 

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