can i reload nickel plated brass?

[gringogigante]

What's the dael with that? I just bought a mixed bag of yellow and nickel brass for reloading.

Any difference in the reloading process?

 

[Dawico]

No difference at all between the two. Nickle plated brass seems to resize easier. I believe the plating is to make the brass slicker, and it works. On a side note, I had some 357 magnum nickle plated brass that got loose primer pockets very early. After a couple loadings, the primers would just fall right out. I don't remember the brand.

 

[Pappy]

I see no difference...

 

[TexMex247]

Nickel plated brass is fine to reload. Some will tell you it splits at the neck sooner than brass but I haven't experienced that. It's ideal for storing shells in leather because brass will corrode when left in a shell belt for a long time.

 

[Bullseye Shooter]

If you reload them enough, the nickel plating will start to wear off but it takes a lot for that to happen.

 

[medalguy]

Only difference I've seen is the nickel is brighter!!

 

[Leadpot]

No difference in re-loading to me. The nickel finish in straight wall carttridges seems to resize a lot smoother to me in a carbide die. I have never had any problems with the Nickel finish. Just load em' ..shoot em' and have fun.

 

[robocop10mm]

Do not listen to them!!!!! Nickle cases are inherently unsafe. You should send them to me (regarless of caliber) and I will dispose of them properly by loading them up repeatedly until they crack (5-7 loadings) and tossing them in my recycle bucket.

 

[Dcav]

Do not listen to them!!!!! Nickle cases are inherently unsafe. You should send them to me (regarless of caliber) and I will dispose of them properly by loading them up repeatedly until they crack (5-7 loadings) and tossing them in my recycle bucket.

LoL

 

[robin303]

I have freinds that prefere it due to finding it easier in the dirt.

 

[Major Woody]

Lube it, size it, shoot it. I'm on four or five uses for my .45, and no signs of wear.