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  • em9sredbeam
    Veteran Member
    • Oct 2010
    • 3429

    Reloadable types of shell casings?

    I know you cant reload steel cases, but what about cases that are silver in color? I got some from some 38 caliber lodex brand reloads and I wanted to make sure i can reload them. What is th difference between the brass and silver cases?
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    Justintoxicated
    Veteran Member
    • Mar 2009
    • 3836

    Originally posted by em9sredbeam
    I know you cant reload steel cases, but what about cases that are silver in color? I got some from some 38 caliber lodex brand reloads and I wanted to make sure i can reload them. What is th difference between the brass and silver cases?
    nickel plated brass should be fine. It just does not tarnish as fast as brass does.

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      bruceflinch
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      • Jan 2006
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      I like nickel plated, it just prettier! It is a tad thinner than regular brass. But 38's tend to be low pressure, so you should be able to get 6-10 reloads out of them.
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      • #4
        gunboat
        Veteran Member
        • Apr 2008
        • 3288

        What makes you think you can not load steel cases?
        They generally don't last as long -- but certainly can be reloaded a few times.
        Nickle cases have their devotee's and I like them for black powder as they don't stain as badly but they can become a bit brittle and crack at the mouth.
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