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WESHOOT2 · December 16, 2001, 07:10 PM

IMNSLE brass cases will offer greater life; nickel, although 'purty', does not exhibit anywhere near the life of brass.

Some 'ringing' (material donated by case during crimp) is normal, but only on first go-around.

Sounds like you have all bases covered, but I've NEVER used Starline nickel, so I have no experience to draw on. The R-P and/or W-W nickel cases I use don't seem to 'ring' excessively.
At this time, when loading for personal use, nickel cases are rarely used, usually for corrosion resistance or ease of extraction (IPSC/USPSA). "Stupid" ammo goes in brass cases only.

Best case for 44 Mag/ 45 Colt "Stupid": Starline (unless you can get some Federal cases, but THEY are only available in loaded ammo).

December 16, 2001, 07:10 PM	#5
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	WILL EXPERIMENT / TRY TO DUPLICATE IMNSLE brass cases will offer greater life; nickel, although 'purty', does not exhibit anywhere near the life of brass. Some 'ringing' (material donated by case during crimp) is normal, but only on first go-around. Sounds like you have all bases covered, but I've NEVER used Starline nickel, so I have no experience to draw on. The R-P and/or W-W nickel cases I use don't seem to 'ring' excessively. At this time, when loading for personal use, nickel cases are rarely used, usually for corrosion resistance or ease of extraction (IPSC/USPSA). "Stupid" ammo goes in brass cases only. Best case for 44 Mag/ 45 Colt "Stupid": Starline (unless you can get some Federal cases, but THEY are only available in loaded ammo). __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"