Brass vs nickel plated brass

I like the nickel coated brass. If you anneal them you wont have a problem. I have some that have been loaded 6 or 7 times now still have not trimmed other then my first trimming. I anneal every 3 or 4 loadings. The seem to have better neck tension then the standard brass but not by a whole lot. The primer pockets seem to stay tighter longer then normal brass. Cleaning primer pockets are a lot easyer then normal brass as well. I really like the nickel plated brass. Im useing it in some 223 243wssm and i have some for 243. I use them for hunting as well they are a lot easyer to find when shot from a semi auto.
 
Nickel verses Brass!!
Nickel seams to be a little slippery, so on tapered cases I think you sometimes get a false pressure reading! It seams to give me alot more back thrust against the bolt! I know that there many be a difference in case volume!
Just my opinion!
 
Originally Posted By: deerhunterjjI like the nickel coated brass. If you anneal them you wont have a problem. I have some that have been loaded 6 or 7 times now still have not trimmed other then my first trimming. I anneal every 3 or 4 loadings. The seem to have better neck tension then the standard brass but not by a whole lot. The primer pockets seem to stay tighter longer then normal brass. Cleaning primer pockets are a lot easyer then normal brass as well. I really like the nickel plated brass. Im useing it in some 223 243wssm and i have some for 243. I use them for hunting as well they are a lot easyer to find when shot from a semi auto.

Can I anneal my .357 and 9mm nickle cases in a regular oven?...
I have some that want to flake a little after 3 loadings????
I know about annealing being a machinist,but just wanting
a quick lesson on proceedures for nickle over brass.Thanks!

BTW I also love the look of nickle.......
 
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