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AZXD · 11-05-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by scooterj

The nickle is a plating which is very thin and harder than brass. Since the plating is less elastic than the base metal, it can and will chip and flake off.

YEP ... Much harder, and thus much more brittle.

XD FANATIC · 11-05-2009, 09:55 PM

Yeah, as a reloader, I'm not a huge fan.

Bultx1215 · 11-05-2009, 10:20 PM

I just shot some reloaded nickel .223 today. Very easy to find the cases after the shot.

1852legend · 11-05-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bultx1215

I just shot some reloaded nickel .223 today. Very easy to find the cases after the shot.

I found a tip about using Nu Finish car polish somewhere and after trying it I have never seen prettier brass. I can make dull range brass look way better than brand new with it and fine crushed walnut media. I have used the treated walnut with the red roush stuff and even some Hornady polish additive and nothing touches the Nu Finish. Just a tip for anyone who did not know.

sqeeler · 11-05-2009, 10:30 PM

have to second what the others have said. The nickel wont last as long reloading, yes it cleans up faster but also wears out faster too. It all depends on how much reloading and shooting you are gonna do?

Sport45 · 11-05-2009, 10:37 PM

I don't have any nickel rifle brass, but the nickel handgun brass is cleaned and tossed into the same bucket with the rest and used the same way. Typically shot until it splits or is lost in the weeds.

I haven't noticed it failing any faster than the regular stuff in .45acp. It might split sooner in my revolvers, but I don't count loads in handgun cases to know for sure.

sqeeler · 11-05-2009, 10:41 PM

the one plus to nickel brass its easier to find in the grass and on the range

ScubaSteveXdm · 11-06-2009, 10:07 PM

I once read someone said the nickel cases are easier to chamber check in the dark for self defense cases /shrug

Bultx1215 · 11-07-2009, 12:44 AM

My carry ammo is all nickel. I can sure see i easier through the peep hole than brass.

The Knight Of Light · 11-07-2009, 05:14 AM

I have reloaded nickel cases until they had flaked off so much they looked like normal brass. It won't affect carbide dies and if it is plentiful keep as much as you can get! Load it up and shoot it! If you keep the pressure low the cases will give a long life and not be a problem.

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sqeeler XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 78	have to second what the others have said. The nickel wont last as long reloading, yes it cleans up faster but also wears out faster too. It all depends on how much reloading and shooting you are gonna do?
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Sport45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 269	I don't have any nickel rifle brass, but the nickel handgun brass is cleaned and tossed into the same bucket with the rest and used the same way. Typically shot until it splits or is lost in the weeds. I haven't noticed it failing any faster than the regular stuff in .45acp. It might split sooner in my revolvers, but I don't count loads in handgun cases to know for sure. __________________ Proud owner of a Ruger Redhawk, S&W 36, S&W 19-5, Sig 226, Colt 1991a1, Springfield 1911a1, SA XD45ACP, Dan Wesson 15-2, Ruger 22/45, Iver Johnson Target Sealed 8, and a few rifles and shotguns. Last edited by Sport45; 11-05-2009 at 10:41 PM.
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