nickel or brass

[Lewdan 17]

just wondered , what is the advantage in nickel plated cases over the standard brass ones? anyone know if they are the same to reload,? and is the case life extended in the nickel type. ? just thought they may be better for my .22 hornet

any info please.

 

PS they are shown on midway uk web site

[greasemonkey 0]

just wondered , what is the advantage in nickel plated cases over the standard brass ones? anyone know if they are the same to reload,? and is the case life extended in the nickel type. ? just thought they may be better for my .22 hornet

any info please.

 

PS they are shown on midway uk web site

hi, i reload both and have never noticed any difference either way except the nickel ones look better...greasemonkey

[dicehorn 38]

just wondered , what is the advantage in nickel plated cases over the standard brass ones? anyone know if they are the same to reload,? and is the case life extended in the nickel type. ? just thought they may be better for my .22 hornet

any info please.

 

PS they are shown on midway uk web site

 

The simple answer is - not a lot

 

If you are a reloader that just trims the cases - that's fine However, if you neck turn your cases this becomes a difficult procedure as nickel is harder than brass and will muck up the turning tool's cutter

 

The bench rest boys have looked at them and moved on

 

Yes they do look nice and shiny but in real terms its what goes in the case and what bullet head goes in the top that makes the difference- I don't think the extra cost justifies the small advantages of nickel

 

Just my 2p worth

 

Peter

[SNAP SHOT 194]

nickel are nice and shiney, thats about it, the nickel cases are very hard to work in the full length sizing and neck sizing, plus they tend to split the necks very easy once reworked a few times i don't know what caused this maybe the hardness of the nickel, but thats just my observation's.....better of with brass........