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mikld · May 11, 2013, 10:54 AM

I can only share my experiences with nickel plated brass in .38 Special, 357 Magnum, and 45 ACP. I use the same methods, loads, etc., reloading plated cases as I do plain brass. I have some .38 Special plated cases that are at least 35 years old and have been reloaded so much that the nickel is worn through down to the brass. I have some .357 nickel plated cases that have been reloaded many times with moderate loads (150 LSWC & Unique). I have a few (100 or so) .45 ACP cases I have reloaded a few times, but could not say how many exactly. I keep them sorted from other cases, but for OCD reasons only, I like them to all be the same. None of my cases have flaked plating off, and I can tell no difference in the longevity either. So, for me, there ain't no difference.

May 11, 2013, 10:54 AM	#12
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	I can only share my experiences with nickel plated brass in .38 Special, 357 Magnum, and 45 ACP. I use the same methods, loads, etc., reloading plated cases as I do plain brass. I have some .38 Special plated cases that are at least 35 years old and have been reloaded so much that the nickel is worn through down to the brass. I have some .357 nickel plated cases that have been reloaded many times with moderate loads (150 LSWC & Unique). I have a few (100 or so) .45 ACP cases I have reloaded a few times, but could not say how many exactly. I keep them sorted from other cases, but for OCD reasons only, I like them to all be the same. None of my cases have flaked plating off, and I can tell no difference in the longevity either. So, for me, there ain't no difference. __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees...