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<blockquote data-quote="Lefty7mmstw" data-source="post: 1105588" data-attributes="member: 48043"><p>Steel doesn't have the same elasticity as brass, so it is basically a one off and recycle when used as a casing. That said, we have successfully reloaded low pressure 45acp ammo using boxer primed steel casings for one pass. In a high pressure caliber, I suspect you will either damage your dies or suffer an occasional case rupture. </p><p> </p><p>I'm with the others though suspecting nickel plated brass.... If you are really in doubt, section one with a dremmel tool... If you see brass after the plating (likely has plating on the inside of the case too so look for brass in the sandwich), use them with care. If they are silver all the way through (and toss a lot of sparks when you section the case) toss them in file 13 as they are of zero use to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lefty7mmstw, post: 1105588, member: 48043"] Steel doesn't have the same elasticity as brass, so it is basically a one off and recycle when used as a casing. That said, we have successfully reloaded low pressure 45acp ammo using boxer primed steel casings for one pass. In a high pressure caliber, I suspect you will either damage your dies or suffer an occasional case rupture. I'm with the others though suspecting nickel plated brass.... If you are really in doubt, section one with a dremmel tool... If you see brass after the plating (likely has plating on the inside of the case too so look for brass in the sandwich), use them with care. If they are silver all the way through (and toss a lot of sparks when you section the case) toss them in file 13 as they are of zero use to you. [/QUOTE]
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