Speer gold dot .308 was on sale, so I got a few boxes. Does nickel plated brass have any different procedures for reloading? Can it be annealed like regular brass?
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Re: Speer Nickel plated brass
It is harder on dies than unplated. If it begins to flake, it can ruin your dies. I wouldn't bother annealing it...I keep it for hunting only. It is easier to find in the grass. FWIW I have some plated .357 pistol brass with some 12 loadings on it without problems, and some .45 Long Colt that is peeling after two reloads.
It is harder on dies than unplated. If it begins to flake, it can ruin your dies. I wouldn't bother annealing it...I keep it for hunting only. It is easier to find in the grass. FWIW I have some plated .357 pistol brass with some 12 loadings on it without problems, and some .45 Long Colt that is peeling after two reloads.
Re: Speer Nickel plated brass
In my opinion, nickel rifle brass is not suitable if you process your cases, uniform the primer pockets, trim the necks to length or even chamfer the case mouth. The problem is it tends to chip when you use a cutting tool, and dulls the cutting tool.
If you wanted to store handloaded ammunition for long term, and maybe moisture is a problem, onboard a vessel, AND you couldn't buy factory nickel ammunition, then okay, as long as you don't cut into the plating in any way.
I prefer nickel brass for any straight sided cases but not bottle neck. BB
In my opinion, nickel rifle brass is not suitable if you process your cases, uniform the primer pockets, trim the necks to length or even chamfer the case mouth. The problem is it tends to chip when you use a cutting tool, and dulls the cutting tool.
If you wanted to store handloaded ammunition for long term, and maybe moisture is a problem, onboard a vessel, AND you couldn't buy factory nickel ammunition, then okay, as long as you don't cut into the plating in any way.
I prefer nickel brass for any straight sided cases but not bottle neck. BB
Re: Speer Nickel plated brass
Dammit, the guy at the store told me it was great for reloading. ...and it was shiny too. D'oh!
Dammit, the guy at the store told me it was great for reloading. ...and it was shiny too. D'oh!
Re: Speer Nickel plated brass
For precision handloading of bottle neck cartridges, as far as I'm concerned, nickel brass is worthless, I wouldn't take it if you gave it to me.
Now, first mistake. Never believe the guy behind the counter about guns or shooting. They generally don't know shit, but are very convincing and ernest, nonetheless. BB
For precision handloading of bottle neck cartridges, as far as I'm concerned, nickel brass is worthless, I wouldn't take it if you gave it to me.
Now, first mistake. Never believe the guy behind the counter about guns or shooting. They generally don't know shit, but are very convincing and ernest, nonetheless. BB
Re: Speer Nickel plated brass
This was a gun shop that I was told had knowledgable people. Damn me. At least the guys at Gander Mountain here have the good grace to say "I don't know about that." ...Then again, they don't even know about their own advertised services.
This was a gun shop that I was told had knowledgable people. Damn me. At least the guys at Gander Mountain here have the good grace to say "I don't know about that." ...Then again, they don't even know about their own advertised services.
Re: Speer Nickel plated brass
tumbling in stainless steel media will take the nickel off the cases
tumbling in stainless steel media will take the nickel off the cases
Re: Speer Nickel plated brass
usually nickel cases tend to be harder on your equipment, as well as not being as durable. splits earlier than brass cases in most circumstances.
I have some 38 special that has held up well, but some 357 that only goes a few reloads...
I usually only buy it if it's a smoking price. or if it's something I don't plan to reload a lot of times (22 hornet, etc).
usually nickel cases tend to be harder on your equipment, as well as not being as durable. splits earlier than brass cases in most circumstances.
I have some 38 special that has held up well, but some 357 that only goes a few reloads...
I usually only buy it if it's a smoking price. or if it's something I don't plan to reload a lot of times (22 hornet, etc).
