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I read in a previous forum that reloading using nickel-brass cases was not recommended due to being hard on the dies. As I recall, the post discussed reloading nickel-brass rifle cartridges. My question: Does reloading straight-walled nickel-brass handgun cartriges (.38 spl. etc.) have any adverse effect on the reloading dies? Success is 99% determination. | ||
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Carbide dies are pretty inexpensive for straight-walled handgun cartridges. Nickel cases will have zero affect on them. My country gal's just a moonshiner's daughter, but I love her still. | |||
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I've been loading .357 Magnum, .38 Special and .38 Super nickel cases since the early 1960's and haven't hurt a die set yet. | |||
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You don't scratch the die, small pieces of nickle stick in the die and scratch the brass. Champher the outside edge (just a little) and the brass will be clean. Nickle cases are easier to find in the grass. Good luck! | |||
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that and carbide and titanium nitride handgun dies are much harder than nickel... | |||
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This is a matter of opinion. IMO it's just fine for reloading in any case.....rifle or handgun!!! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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Scratch the dies? You gotta be kidding Sizing dies are quite hard... hard enough to resist being filed in many cases. Nickel plating is be nature fairly pure nickel. Pure nickel is fairly soft compared to most steels in their soft state. THE issue that might be a consideration in rifle brass is the plating and the brass itself. Nickel plated brass seems more prone to fatigue and cracking. So in rifle brass brass life is likely to be somewhat shorter... But like someone else commented, nickel plated brass is easier to find in the grass  AllanD If I provoke you into thinking then I've done my good deed for the day! Those who manage to provoke themselves into other activities have only themselves to blame. *We Band of 45-70er's* 35 year Life Member of the NRA NRA Life Member since 1984 | |||
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I like nickel brass for looks but it is a real mother to resize compared to plain old brass. NRA Life Member testa virtus magna minimum | |||
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This seems to be the case for me as well. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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I have found nickel brass to split at the neck sooner than standard brass bit I have found that it works smoother in the dies. I feel it has an advantage in wetter climates and long term storage in most cases. They make the cartridges look good also. I left a couple on the ground behind my house after I shot some (2 years ago)and thet still look reloadable. If it cant be Grown it has to be Mined! Devoted member of Newmont mining company Underground Mine rescue team. Carlin East,Deep Star ,Leeville,Deep Post ,Chukar and now Exodus Where next? Pete Bajo to train newbies on long hole stoping and proper blasting techniques. Back to Exodus mine again learning teaching and operating autonomous loaders in the underground. Bringing everyday life to most individuals 8' at a time! | |||
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