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Reloading
Nickel really that bad??
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<blockquote data-quote="jdyoung" data-source="post: 1927977" data-attributes="member: 113391"><p>Why nickel plated brass ? </p><p>Ok, it's slicker to feed and chamber on semi auto rifles and pistols. But for calibers only or predominantly used on bolt or single action rifles, ….why ? First I saw nickel cartridges on bolt rifle ammo was Winchester's Silver Tip Ammunition. </p><p>A Nosler BT with a silver tip and black oxide coating combined with a nickel plated brass case drew one's attention. Looked nasty ! </p><p>The realization that nickel flakes will embed your chamber or scratch loading dies is a real downer. And then… like for hunting, if you are being real stealthy, (camo clothes, pack, dull finish on the rifle and other equipment etc.), the glint of one of those glammed up rounds will for sure send all prey runnin' for the next county.</p><p> What is the goal ? …….Discourage reloading ? ……cover up and render safe some brass cartridges that have a flaw ?.....Stumped !!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jdyoung, post: 1927977, member: 113391"] Why nickel plated brass ? Ok, it’s slicker to feed and chamber on semi auto rifles and pistols. But for calibers only or predominantly used on bolt or single action rifles, ….why ? First I saw nickel cartridges on bolt rifle ammo was Winchester’s Silver Tip Ammunition. A Nosler BT with a silver tip and black oxide coating combined with a nickel plated brass case drew one’s attention. Looked nasty ! The realization that nickel flakes will embed your chamber or scratch loading dies is a real downer. And then… like for hunting, if you are being real stealthy, (camo clothes, pack, dull finish on the rifle and other equipment etc.), the glint of one of those glammed up rounds will for sure send all prey runnin’ for the next county. What is the goal ? …….Discourage reloading ? ……cover up and render safe some brass cartridges that have a flaw ?.....Stumped !! [/QUOTE]
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