Re: 7-08 nickle brass???

30 June 2004, 11:53

Jay Gorski

I got mine from Midway about 10yrs. ago, think they still offer it, it was $28 back then. Jay

30 June 2004, 11:18

captdavid

I've asked this question before, but does any one know where I can buy 7-08 nickle brass? Thanks capt david

30 June 2004, 20:37

Mr Bill

Cap,
I also bought mine in the early 90's from Midway, when they use to discount them for less than the brass cases, in their truck load sales. I recently started using some of the last of the virgin cases.
I like them. Their easier to locate on the ground/in the weeds and identify as your own. I've never seen anyone else using them in 7-08 at the places I shoot.
They're a little stiffer through the sizing die but I also think they're a little slicker chambering. I've loaded some up to 10 times before the neck split, although they typically last between 7 to 8x's. I've never tried to anneal them.
just my $.02.
Bill

01 July 2004, 03:41

Jay Gorski

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It's not on there w/site or in their catalogue, maybe I'll give them a call. how do you like it? capt david

I saw that also when I went to their website, as far as liking the nickle, I'm only on the first shooting with no problems as far as accuracy goes, you'll have a hard time deburring the case since the nickle is so hard, but other than that they seem to work fine, but, would'nt buy nickle brass again, they look pretty, but not necessary. If you really want some, might want to call George up at the Remington ammo factory, 1-800-243-9700, ext 2 and then ext 1, and see if they're still making the stuff, pretty sure Winchester is making the stuff, just got off the phone with them, they don't sell to places like Midway, the fellow said the nickle is just for looks and no other advantage was noted by them, though they do seem slicker when chambering, I've never had any problem with either kind myself. Jay