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BillM · September 27, 2012, 05:45 PM

Brass plated steel cases DO exist. I have encountered 9mm S&B
brass plated steel "brass" that was visually the same as real brass.
Only way to tell them apart was a magnet.

September 27, 2012, 05:45 PM	#8
BillM Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Amity Oregon Posts: 791	Brass plated steel cases DO exist. I have encountered 9mm S&B brass plated steel "brass" that was visually the same as real brass. Only way to tell them apart was a magnet.