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Brass or Plated Brass?
hermiem
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I've been reloading for quite some time now. I just need some opinions on the best type of pistol brass to reload .357 and .44 magnum cartridges from a cost basis. I've been using R.P. plated brass in both cartridges. They obviously cost a bit more but I do prefer them. However, I've only been getting between 4-5 times that they can be reload before they crack. Any suggestions or ideas?
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I load both and watch the plated ones close.
I have noticed it mostly on the 38 special and 357 mags cases.
I shoot cowboy action (CAS) and we usually shoot light loads. My comparison refers to reloading straight-sided brass rather than bottleneck calibers. I find I can get three times as many reloads from the unplated brass versus nickel plated brass cases.