reloading Magtech 357nickel plated

shootsafe · February 26, 2009, 08:50 PM

Anyone have experince with how well magtech 357 nickel plated, once fired brass will reload.

Does it hold up.

Thanks,
Shootsafe

Inspector3711 · February 27, 2009, 11:31 PM

It should be fine. I reload their .40 brass. Just be aware that some say nickle shells are more brittle. Keep your eyes open for cracks (Which you do anyway) and the other thing that can happen is the nickle can flake off eventually.

gb_in_ga · February 27, 2009, 11:44 PM

I've used .357 Mag Magtech brass before, both brass and nickel plated. No problems, it seemed like it was about the same as any other brand. Nickel plated brass always seemed more brittle to me than plain brass, and not just the plating coming off after a few loadings. But that is the case with all nickel plated brass. Because of that trait as well as the corrosion resistance of the plating, I use my nickel plated brass for ammo that I intend to stockpile for "social" purposes.

February 26, 2009, 08:50 PM	#1
shootsafe Member Join Date: March 2, 2008 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 86	reloading Magtech 357nickel plated Anyone have experince with how well magtech 357 nickel plated, once fired brass will reload. Does it hold up. Thanks, Shootsafe

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Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	It should be fine. I reload their .40 brass. Just be aware that some say nickle shells are more brittle. Keep your eyes open for cracks (Which you do anyway) and the other thing that can happen is the nickle can flake off eventually. __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

February 27, 2009, 11:44 PM	#3
gb_in_ga Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2005 Location: Pensacola, Fl Posts: 3,092	I've used .357 Mag Magtech brass before, both brass and nickel plated. No problems, it seemed like it was about the same as any other brand. Nickel plated brass always seemed more brittle to me than plain brass, and not just the plating coming off after a few loadings. But that is the case with all nickel plated brass. Because of that trait as well as the corrosion resistance of the plating, I use my nickel plated brass for ammo that I intend to stockpile for "social" purposes. __________________ COME AND TAKE IT http://www.tamu.edu/ccbn/dewitt/batgon.htm Formerly lived in Ga, but now I'm back in Tx! Aaaand, now I'm off to Fla...