Nickel brass

[reloader7mm]

Before i started reloading i shot alot of nickel brass winchester loads. So i have alot of it now. I keep seeing where it will scratch dies, so i was looking for ideas or issues with nickel brass. thanks

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

It is a little harder on dies, and little harder to trim, but other then that there is no problems with loading nickel brass. I really doubt you will even notice the difference.

I"ve loaded up thousands for a 25-06 and 22-250 with zero problems.

 

[rick smith]

Just keep the brass clean and you won't see any difference.Rick.

 

[Greg Nolan]

Ditto,
Nickel brass bought new in bulk takes a little more preperation because of it's hardness. You have to ream the inside of the end of the neck a little and lube it before you can true the neck with the die. They seem to hold up well and they don't tarnish easily which saves a step in reloading. I like that :grin:
Greg

 

[1Shot]

I have used a lot of nickle brass and I can't tell any difference in it and regular brass cases as far as accuracy, sizing etc. I like the non tarnish part also.

 

[DrMike]

I used to toss my nickle brass because I was under the impression that it could ruin dies. I have since learned that ensuring that the brass is clean will avoid that potential problem. It works fine. In fact, I spent the day at the range yesterday shooting a variety of loads in my 325 WSM and in my 270 WSM that used nickle brass. It worked fine and gave me some fine groups. Having said all that, I like brass better, primarily because it is easier to trim, chamfer, etc.

 

[russ808]

Never had a problem with them. They look cool with Ballistic silver tips on them.

 

[clearwater]

the nickle can flake off where trimmed, get stuck in the die and scratch stuff.
I use steel wool to polish the neck some before sizing to make sure there
are no loose flakes.

Annealing seems to help stop flaking too.

 

[JD338]

I have loaded 7x30 Waters, 300 Win Mag, 338 RUM and 45 ACP nickel plated brass with out any problems.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

I have been handloading them since 1990. No issues.