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Old 01-04-2004, 01:13 PM   #1
 
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Default Nickel cases

Hello,

I am new to reloading and i bought some nickel cases. Somone told me that i can not clean them in an tumble[] is this true?? If it is can you please tell me how it is done.

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Old 01-04-2004, 01:46 PM   #2
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Tumbling them may cause the nickel to flake off.What I can tell you is that nickel cases do dull trimmer cutters very quickly.
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Old 01-04-2004, 10:18 PM   #3
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One can clean nickle plated brass in a tumbler. Good luck
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Old 01-05-2004, 06:45 AM   #4
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I agree with handloader1
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Old 01-05-2004, 06:59 PM   #5
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Tumble Away - won't hurt a thing
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