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Old January 19, 2023, 04:06 PM   #1
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Primers

What metal is used to make primers?
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Old January 19, 2023, 04:24 PM   #2
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A Google search found this:

https://www.google.com/search?q=What...hrome&ie=UTF-8
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Old January 20, 2023, 05:26 PM   #3
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As the link states, a copper alloy (usually red (low zinc) or yellow (higher zinc) brass alloy), plus a good many made for the commercial market have nickel-plated cups.
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