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could the primer be sticking out of the back of the case a few thousandths too much?
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Try blackening some cases with a Sharpie to see precisely where the interference is. It may or may not end up being the rim thickness.
Are your loadings near the max? As mentioned, low pressure loads can leave high primers.Comment
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Embarrassed to report that I figured out the problem, the problem the nut between the stool and the loading bench, meaning “Me”.
Turns out I had gotten my shell holders mixed up. I was trying to use the shell holder, RCBS #10, which is for the 204 Ruger cartridge, instead of the one designed for the 17 Hornet (RCBS #12). The American Eagle 17 Hornet cases fit in the RCBS #10 holder without issue but the Hornady 17 Hornet cases will not. Both fit in to the RCBS #12 shell holder without issue. What a relief. Can get back to loading now.
Funny thing is others on various forums have reported having this problem with Hornady cases. Maybe they mixed up their case holders too but failed to report back.Comment
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Thanks for following up on what was going on. Glad you figured it out, and your experience may help someone else down the road on the forum.Comment
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