Winchester Supreme Balistic silvertip reloadable?

[p5200]

I bought a box of these for deer hunting and was wondering what the silver cases were made of. And also, whether they can be reloaded or not? Thanks!

 

[Wireman134]

Re: Winchester Supreme Balistic silvertip reloadable?

Nickel plated brass and re-loadable

 

[p5200]

Re: Winchester Supreme Balistic silvertip reloadable?

I was hoping so, I like the looks of the casings. Thanks!

 

[Engine 22]

Re: Winchester Supreme Balistic silvertip reloadable?

The nickel plating will flake off after a few fireings. Trash 'em when this happens so your dies don't get f'd up.

 

[fireguyty]

Re: Winchester Supreme Balistic silvertip reloadable?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Engine22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The nickel plating will flake off after a few fireings. Trash 'em when this happens so your dies don't get f'd up. </div></div>

What he said, or you could just save yourself the hassle and pitch them to begin with. You will understand why when you trim them.

 

[Fred_C_Dobbs]

Re: Winchester Supreme Balistic silvertip reloadable?

But don't anneal them. Nickel hardens when you heat/quench it so it would have the opposite effect to what you'd intended.

I ruined a bunch of .243 brass to learn that.