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Powder Pressure differences between Nickel Plated Brass vs Normal Brass
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<blockquote data-quote="memtb" data-source="post: 1702534" data-attributes="member: 75451"><p>We've used Federal nickel plated brass in my wife's .338 WM for about 20 years. Granted, we don't do a lot of reloading for it but....we haven't detected any "flaking" or scratching of the dies. While I don't have a direct comparison between "plated" vs "non-plated" with her particular load.....there "does not" appear to be a pressure increase with the plated brass. Our loads exceed the "book" recommendations, yet appear to be "safe" in her rifle. As with any rifle, in any given cartridge, each can exhibit different load capacities before reaching/exceeding maximum "safe" pressures! </p><p></p><p> IMO, with absolutely "zero" scientific verification....."plated" brass actually may "handle" increased pressures (primer pocket expansion/ excessive case expansion) before showing pressure signs, better than conventional brass due to the nickel being a bit "tougher" (less malleable) than brass. Granted, this is probably insignificant in the "big" picture! </p><p></p><p> At the very least, it's easier to recover your brass in the field! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> memtb</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="memtb, post: 1702534, member: 75451"] We’ve used Federal nickel plated brass in my wife’s .338 WM for about 20 years. Granted, we don’t do a lot of reloading for it but....we haven’t detected any “flaking” or scratching of the dies. While I don’t have a direct comparison between “plated” vs “non-plated” with her particular load.....there “does not” appear to be a pressure increase with the plated brass. Our loads exceed the “book” recommendations, yet appear to be “safe” in her rifle. As with any rifle, in any given cartridge, each can exhibit different load capacities before reaching/exceeding maximum “safe” pressures! IMO, with absolutely “zero” scientific verification.....”plated” brass actually may “handle” increased pressures (primer pocket expansion/ excessive case expansion) before showing pressure signs, better than conventional brass due to the nickel being a bit “tougher” (less malleable) than brass. Granted, this is probably insignificant in the “big” picture! At the very least, it’s easier to recover your brass in the field! :) memtb [/QUOTE]
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