Winchester silver case reloading

The Accurate Reloading Forums

This topic can be found at:
https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/2511043/m/976109834

05 March 2006, 05:35

tieoneon

Winchester silver case reloading

I bought some Winchester BallisticSilvertip in .222 Rem (SBST222). The cases are silver instead of brass colored. Are these cases reloadable? Thanks

05 March 2006, 05:49

Reloader2

I would think they are probably just nickel plated in which case they are reloadable. Make sure you lube them well as in my experience they are just a bit harder to get into and out of the die.

05 March 2006, 06:11

Fish30114

tieoneon, they are nickel plated brass. Ignore bullshit you may hear about them flaking and scratching your dies, they are nickel plated--nickel is softer than steel (your dies)

I've found them to have a long life, and reload easily, although I discarded all of them in a couple of calibers once, but like Win Factory ammo, and have accumulated a bunch again.

I think Reloader2 is right, I think they are a little 'stiffer' than regular brass, and take a little more pressure to cycle through the die.

Good Luck--Don