Hatchet Jack Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Many more experienced shooters have told me that for revolver competition I should be using nickel plated cases because they present less friction during a reload than standard brass cases. I'm shoot .38 specials and am manic about cleaning my brass. I maintain that there is no practical difference in reload speed between nickel and (shiny clean) brass cases. Who's right? (I don't mind being wrong as I am very used to it. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boats Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 People have also told me Nickle Cases will cause FTF in a 1911 because they are bigger. I like to load for my nickle plate carry Combat commander with Nickle cases, makes it easy to keep the loads apart from my other .45 ACP's My guess is once run through the sizer die no difference Nickle vs Brass. Do the same thing with .38's one revolver feed with Nickle others brass. I don't beleve everything somebody tells me. Apply common sense to advice, if it stands up it's good advice. Personaly I agree with you no difference at all. Boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFlowers Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I have been finding the opposite. I get smoother reloads with 38 special brass cases than with nickle cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I maintain that there is no practical difference in reload speed between nickel and (shiny clean) brass cases. Who's right? (I don't mind being wrong as I am very used to it. ) You ain't wrong, Jack. It's all in his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I agree with Mike, the brass makes no difference as long as it is clean. While I use nickel brass for big matches, that is only because it lets me keep my loads straight for big matches, versus local. I know that if I am using nickel cases, it is stuff that has passed the chrono at a major match. FWIW, I use plain RP brass for ICORE and Steel for the same reason, I can look at the brass and know what load I am shooting. Welcome to the round side. You will find it more challenging than shooting a bottem-feeder for a number of reasons. PAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemepharmd Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I agree with you guys. I don't think it really matters, and most of my time is lost due to my poor reloads. If you'll practice a lot, your reload times will improve no matter what cases you're using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Griffin Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Once the case mouth has passed the cylinder face, nothing is going to stop the moonclip from going in. Particularly with .45, they rattle in the chamber so friction isn't an issue. Chamfer and crimp are the biggies. H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I find that the difference is in case extraction. I have had far more hangups with nickle than brass. I only use nickle for stages that don't require a reload on the clock or practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Many more experienced shooters have told me that for revolver competition I should be using nickel plated cases because they present less friction during a reload than standard brass cases. I'm shoot .38 specials and am manic about cleaning my brass. I maintain that there is no practical difference in reload speed between nickel and (shiny clean) brass cases. Who's right? (I don't mind being wrong as I am very used to it. ) I think the key is to only use ammunition reloaded during the proper phase of the moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I dunno, but I really like how it looks with a belt full of nickel. Makes me feel like the Lone Ranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 The only things I found between Nickle and Brass. 1 Nickle comes out of sticky TI cylinders a little easier. 2 Nickle does not reload as many times as Brass (It's a little stiffer and cracks sooner) 3 Nickle costs more (unless you pick it up off the range) 4 Reload speed is negligible between them unless you have to use Option 1. Hop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&WIowegan Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 +1 on what Hop said about nickel brass cracking sooner. I have been reloading ammo for 20 yrs. and nickeling the brass must make it more brittle because case life is shorter for sure. As to faster reloads........NOT! Bob A16841 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I dunno, but I really like how it looks with a belt full of nickel. Makes me feel like the Lone Ranger. I understand Laser Cast is known for their silver bullets so with those you really could be the Lone Ranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 For that reason I actually used nothing but RP+P Nickel for a year. Never noticed any differences. Plus Nickel will either crack or start peeling after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasond Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I think I find about triple the split cases in my nickel brass than in the normal stuff! Sure is pretty, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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