Stupid reloading question

[wayne]

What is the diference between brass and nickel casings?

 

[pcrc]

I'll give you the stupid answer. One is made of brass and the other is made of nickel.

 

[Mausermeister]

Actually they are both made of brass. One is just nickel plated.

 

[Deer Assassin]

nickle is hard on dies

i prefer brass

 

[FULLDRAWXX75]

I'll give you the stupid answer. One is made of brass and the other is made of nickel.

LOL, he was correct with the first part...............

FDXX75

 

[Rockhound]

nickle is hard on dies

i prefer brass

X2 i try to discard nickel after a couple loads

 

[44fanatic]

Nickle coated casings wont tarnish like brass and they load and eject easier (less friction) than a brass casing. As for shelf life, if stored normally, you will see no difference. If they are constantly getting wet or kept in a cartridge belt that can retain moisture (leather), you will see the difference. You will not get as many reloads as they are made of a harder material.

Addtionally, they are easier to see if you are doing a "1/4" chamber check" (pulling the slide back just enough to ensure the gun is loaded) in a low light condition.