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Brass vs Nickel Case Reloading
HAIRY
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Is there a difference in reloading nickel vs brass cases? I've got both and since I'm just starting out to reload, thought the experts could help me. Thanks.
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Yeah there is difference when reloading nickel versus brass cases. The nickel cases are harder and more brittle. They will split or crack sooner than a good malleable brass case. The entire case is not nickel - the nickel is merely plated onto the brass case. Eventually, will brass cleaning the nickel wears off and the brass case remains - but it is a thinner brass case.
The nickel plated cases were originally designed to prevent corrosion when kept for long periods of time, like in a police officers duty belt. This is their main advantage.
Some manufacturers also claim that the nickel plating is stonger and the smoothness of the finish will also assist in the cycling of a firearm. I think this part is mostly conjecture on the part of the manufacturers.
Federal and Winchester brass is the thickest commercial brass. GI brass is the thickest of all. Remington brass is the thinnest. The addition of the nickel plating makes the actual brass case thinner than in a regular brass case.
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