Nickel for reloading
- Thread starter Mobeasto
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They're fine for reloading but you may find that their lifespan is less than that of brass. Nickel is a bit more brittle and may crack. Just be sure to inspect them well for any sign of stress prior to loading. You may also find them a bit harder to run thru the press but they will do just fine otherwise.
Good luck
dB
Good luck
dB
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- Halifax, NS
The nickel is only a very thin electroplate on a brass case.
Some people like them, some people say they can scratch dies, some people throw them away and some people don't even sort them out of their regular brass and use them interchangeably...
Some people like them, some people say they can scratch dies, some people throw them away and some people don't even sort them out of their regular brass and use them interchangeably...
- Location
- Hillbilly shack in the boonies
Load these in 'em , big time Bling
Not good results....
I reloaded some nickel plated .357 pistol brass. Maybe the the case mouth belling that is required for loading pistol cases contributed to the nickel flaking at the mouth, but it scratched the hell out of my RCBS steel resizer die.
I threw it all away, no nickel cases for me, ever again.
NormB
Mobeasto said:
I reloaded some nickel plated .357 pistol brass. Maybe the the case mouth belling that is required for loading pistol cases contributed to the nickel flaking at the mouth, but it scratched the hell out of my RCBS steel resizer die.
I threw it all away, no nickel cases for me, ever again.
NormB
I've used them for years in my .38 and never had an issue with the nickel flaking off - they been loaded probably 30 plus times and it is now time to throw em out because I am getting frequent splits at the case mouth (1 in 10 cases). The nickel plating has started wearing thin as the brass is starting to show through - but it is definitely not flaking.
I have been using Winchester nickel .280 rem casings for a couple years with no issues, but they have only been fired 5 times.
Having said these positive things about nickel plating I still prefer brass as it seems to re-size with less effort.
I have been using Winchester nickel .280 rem casings for a couple years with no issues, but they have only been fired 5 times.
Having said these positive things about nickel plating I still prefer brass as it seems to re-size with less effort.
