For the record. Lee custom services will make a collet neck sizer and seating die set for the 17AH for 60 bucks and shipping of 4.95 custom made to YOUR fired brass and chamber. I have a set coming. Custom services is found on their website in the sidebar at the bottom.
You can even get a crimp die for the 17AH....if you wanted.
CH4D also makes a full range of dies for the 17AH.
http://www.ch4d.com/catalog/dies/groups
Forming wise there is also a 17/20 double ended reducing die available for 50 bucks online as well or at least one is shown if site is up/running and updated.
http://shop.reedsammo.com/product.sc?productId=1850&categoryId=121
Not going to be a large difference from the 17HH and 17AH, especially if someone wants to custom chamber a better than factory barrel, but there will be some, IMO.
Most 17AH guns you find are tight chambered, custom lead tack driving SOBs capable of velocites over the Hodgdon data info by some measure without pressure signs.
The "handiness" of the 17HH may be an advantage but odds of someone "AI"ing it right off the bat are pretty danged HIGH IMO. lol
NOT saying I wont buy a 17HH.....if the price is right but just now purchasing a custom wood/custom barreled/chambered fluted SS 17AH.......I think Ill not give it up for "easier" brass.
Like many things......the more you put into something, the more satisfaction you receive from it. Making brass is something I look forward to, not regret doing.
Im sure someone or many will compare the two right off the jump this fall when CZ comes out with the supposed 527 version
Might even be me......*grin*.
IMHO......the 17 FB in a faster twist and 30 grain bullets (or more) would be a slightly most costly to load, longer range round for coyotes or the like. Under 200 yards..(or maybe a bit more)...with either round and the proper bullet..dead is dead. Past that the 17FB would take charge, if you need the range. Nothing is free, more powder, more noise, more muzzle jump (in a light rifle) both the 17FB and 17Rem are longer range guns. Only the shooter can decide if the need is there. More barrel wear as well. Ive seen several reports of 7-8000 rounds in the 17AH guns and still tack drivers. Tough for me to accept that would happen MUCH in the higher capacity 17s.
Me......Im going 20 cal for longer range. Just an excuse to buy/build another rifle this summer. hehe
God Bless